Subtract 2/27 from 40/96
40/96 - 2/27 is 37/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
40/96 = 40 × 9/96 × 9 = 360/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/864 - 64/864 = 360 - 64/864 = 296/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/108
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