Subtract 6/27 from 40/32
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 6/27
40/32 - 6/27 is 37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/864 - 192/864 = 1080 - 192/864 = 888/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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