Subtract 3/32 from 27/3, Solve 9 0/3

Subtract 3/32 from 27/3

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 3/32

27/3 - 3/32 is 285/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
27/3 = 27 × 32/3 × 32 = 864/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
864/96 - 9/96 = 864 - 9/96 = 855/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/32
In mixed form: 829/32

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