Subtract 70/27 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2 16/27
50/32 - 70/27 is -445/432.
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,
50/32 = 50 × 27/32 × 27 = 1350/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/864 - 2240/864 = 1350 - 2240/864 = -890/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -445/432
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