Subtract 35/32 from 6/27
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 3/32
6/27 - 35/32 is -251/288.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
35/32 = 35 × 27/32 × 27 = 945/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/864 - 945/864 = 192 - 945/864 = -753/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/288
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