Subtract 3/32 from 40/27
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 3/32
40/27 - 3/32 is 1199/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
40/27 = 40 × 32/27 × 32 = 1280/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/864 - 81/864 = 1280 - 81/864 = 1199/864 - In mixed form: 1335/864
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