Subtract 35/27 from 7/32
1st number: 7/32, 2nd number: 1 8/27
732 - 3527 is -931864.
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,
3527 = 35 × 3227 × 32 = 1120864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189864 - 1120864 = 189 - 1120864 = -931864
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