Subtract 2/27 from 45/32
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 2/27
45/32 - 2/27 is 1151/864.
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,
45/32 = 45 × 27/32 × 27 = 1215/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/864 - 64/864 = 1215 - 64/864 = 1151/864 - In mixed form: 1287/864
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