Subtract 3/32 from 27/45
27/45 - 3/32 is 81/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
27/45 = 27 × 32/45 × 32 = 864/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/1440 - 135/1440 = 864 - 135/1440 = 729/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/160
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