Subtract 21/27 from 7/32
732 - 2127 is -161288.
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,
732 = 7 × 2732 × 27 = 189864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
2127 = 21 × 3227 × 32 = 672864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189864 - 672864 = 189 - 672864 = -483864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161288
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