Subtract 7/27 from 4/32
432 - 727 is -29216.
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,
432 = 4 × 2732 × 27 = 108864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
727 = 7 × 3227 × 32 = 224864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108864 - 224864 = 108 - 224864 = -116864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29216
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