Subtract 27/32 from 24/25
24/25 - 27/32 is 93/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
24/25 = 24 × 32/25 × 32 = 768/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
27/32 = 27 × 25/32 × 25 = 675/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/800 - 675/800 = 768 - 675/800 = 93/800
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