Subtract 5/32 from 24/27
24/27 - 5/32 is 211/288.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 32/27 × 32 = 768/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/864 - 135/864 = 768 - 135/864 = 633/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/288
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