Subtract 5/35 from 27/32
27/32 - 5/35 is 157/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
5/35 = 5 × 32/35 × 32 = 160/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/1120 - 160/1120 = 945 - 160/1120 = 785/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/224
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