Subtract 60/32 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 1 28/32
35/27 - 60/32 is -125/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
35/27 = 35 × 32/27 × 32 = 1120/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
60/32 = 60 × 27/32 × 27 = 1620/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/864 - 1620/864 = 1120 - 1620/864 = -500/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/216
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