Subtract 27/32 from 8/40
8/40 - 27/32 is -103/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
8/40 = 8 × 4/40 × 4 = 32/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/160 - 135/160 = 32 - 135/160 = -103/160
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