Subtract 14/32 from 5/27
5/27 - 14/32 is -109/432.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
14/32 = 14 × 27/32 × 27 = 378/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/864 - 378/864 = 160 - 378/864 = -218/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/432
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