Subtract 27/49 from 32/80
32/80 - 27/49 is -37/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
32/80 = 32 × 49/80 × 49 = 1568/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
27/49 = 27 × 80/49 × 80 = 2160/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/3920 - 2160/3920 = 1568 - 2160/3920 = -592/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/245
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