Subtract 3/27 from 3/32
3/32 - 3/27 is -5/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/864 - 96/864 = 81 - 96/864 = -15/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/288
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