Subtract 2/32 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 2/32
27/18 - 2/32 is 23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
27/18 = 27 × 16/18 × 16 = 432/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/288 - 18/288 = 432 - 18/288 = 414/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/16
- In mixed form: 17/16
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