Subtract 3/27 from 32/49
32/49 - 3/27 is 239/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
32/49 = 32 × 27/49 × 27 = 864/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
3/27 = 3 × 49/27 × 49 = 147/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/1323 - 147/1323 = 864 - 147/1323 = 717/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/441
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