Subtract 14/27 from 4/32
4/32 - 14/27 is -85/216.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
14/27 = 14 × 32/27 × 32 = 448/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/864 - 448/864 = 108 - 448/864 = -340/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/216
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