Subtract 2/32 from 16/27
16/27 - 2/32 is 229/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
16/27 = 16 × 32/27 × 32 = 512/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/864 - 54/864 = 512 - 54/864 = 458/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/432
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