Subtract 3/32 from 27/63
27/63 - 3/32 is 75/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
27/63 = 27 × 32/63 × 32 = 864/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
3/32 = 3 × 63/32 × 63 = 189/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/2016 - 189/2016 = 864 - 189/2016 = 675/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/224
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