Subtract 27/40 from 32/75
32/75 - 27/40 is -149/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
32/75 = 32 × 8/75 × 8 = 256/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
27/40 = 27 × 15/40 × 15 = 405/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/600 - 405/600 = 256 - 405/600 = -149/600
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