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Subtract 18/28 from 27/32

27/32 - 18/28 is 45/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 28 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    18/28 = 18 × 8/28 × 8 = 144/224
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/224 - 144/224 = 189 - 144/224 = 45/224

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