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Subtract 32/20 from 24/27

1st number: 24/27, 2nd number: 1 12/20

24/27 - 32/20 is -32/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 20 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    32/20 = 32 × 27/20 × 27 = 864/540
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/540 - 864/540 = 480 - 864/540 = -384/540
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/45

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