Answers

Subtract 36/70 from 27/32

27/32 - 36/70 is 369/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   36/70 = 36 × 16/70 × 16 = 576/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/1120 - 576/1120 = 945 - 576/1120 = 369/1120

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁴/₃₂-³⁶/₇₀ ²⁷/₃₂-⁷²/₇₀ ²⁷/₆₄-³⁶/₇₀ ⁸¹/₃₂-³⁶/₇₀ ²⁷/₉₆-³⁶/₇₀

Subtract Fractions Calculator