Subtract 5/7 from 27/32
27/32 - 5/7 is 29/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
5/7 = 5 × 32/7 × 32 = 160/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/224 - 160/224 = 189 - 160/224 = 29/224
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