Subtract 3/32 from 45/27, Solve 1 18/27

Subtract 3/32 from 45/27

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 3/32

45/27 - 3/32 is 151/96.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
45/27 = 45 × 32/27 × 32 = 1440/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/864 - 81/864 = 1440 - 81/864 = 1359/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/96
In mixed form: 155/96

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