Subtract 5/27 from 21/32
21/32 - 5/27 is 407/864.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 27/32 × 27 = 567/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/864 - 160/864 = 567 - 160/864 = 407/864
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