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Subtract 3/32 from 27/70

27/70 - 3/32 is 327/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    27/70 = 27 × 16/70 × 16 = 432/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    432/1120 - 105/1120 = 432 - 105/1120 = 327/1120

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