Subtract 27/24 from 35/32
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 1 3/24
35/32 - 27/24 is -1/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
27/24 = 27 × 4/24 × 4 = 108/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/96 - 108/96 = 105 - 108/96 = -3/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32
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