Subtract 7/42 from 27/32
27/32 - 7/42 is 65/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
7/42 = 7 × 16/42 × 16 = 112/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/672 - 112/672 = 567 - 112/672 = 455/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/96
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