Subtract 27/32 from 4/75
4/75 - 27/32 is -1897/2400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
4/75 = 4 × 32/75 × 32 = 128/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
27/32 = 27 × 75/32 × 75 = 2025/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/2400 - 2025/2400 = 128 - 2025/2400 = -1897/2400
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