Subtract 12/27 from 6/32
6/32 - 12/27 is -37/144.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 27/32 × 27 = 162/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
12/27 = 12 × 32/27 × 32 = 384/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/864 - 384/864 = 162 - 384/864 = -222/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/144
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