Subtract 3/21 from 27/32
27/32 - 3/21 is 157/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
27/32 = 27 × 21/32 × 21 = 567/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
3/21 = 3 × 32/21 × 32 = 96/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/672 - 96/672 = 567 - 96/672 = 471/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/224
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