Subtract 27/32 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 27/32
40/3 - 27/32 is 1199/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
40/3 = 40 × 32/3 × 32 = 1280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/96 - 81/96 = 1280 - 81/96 = 1199/96 - In mixed form: 1247/96
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