Subtract 2/32 from 5/27, Solve 5/27

Subtract 2/32 from 5/27

5/27 - 2/32 is 53/432.

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,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
160/864 - 54/864 = 160 - 54/864 = 106/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/432

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