Subtract 7/27 from 42/32, Solve 1 10/32

Subtract 7/27 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 7/27

42/32 - 7/27 is 455/432.

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,
42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/864 - 224/864 = 1134 - 224/864 = 910/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 455/432
In mixed form: 123/432

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