Subtract 20/27 from 27/96
27/96 - 20/27 is -397/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
27/96 = 27 × 9/96 × 9 = 243/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
20/27 = 20 × 32/27 × 32 = 640/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/864 - 640/864 = 243 - 640/864 = -397/864
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