Subtract 1/27 from 21/32
2132 - 127 is 535864.
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,
2132 = 21 × 2732 × 27 = 567864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
127 = 1 × 3227 × 32 = 32864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567864 - 32864 = 567 - 32864 = 535864
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