Subtract 32/42 from 24/27
24/27 - 32/42 is 8/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
24/27 = 24 × 14/27 × 14 = 336/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
32/42 = 32 × 9/42 × 9 = 288/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/378 - 288/378 = 336 - 288/378 = 48/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/63
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