Subtract 24/9 from 27/32
1st number: 27/32, 2nd number: 2 6/9
27/32 - 24/9 is -175/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/288 - 768/288 = 243 - 768/288 = -525/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -175/96
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