Subtract 10/27 from 40/32, Solve 1 8/32

Subtract 10/27 from 40/32

1^st number: 1 8/32, 2^nd number: 10/27

40/32 - 10/27 is 95/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
40/32 = 40 × 27/32 × 27 = 1080/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
10/27 = 10 × 32/27 × 32 = 320/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/864 - 320/864 = 1080 - 320/864 = 760/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/108

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