Subtract 2/27 from 56/32, Solve 1 24/32

Subtract 2/27 from 56/32

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 2/27

56/32 - 2/27 is 181/108.

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,
56/32 = 56 × 27/32 × 27 = 1512/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/864 - 64/864 = 1512 - 64/864 = 1448/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/108
In mixed form: 173/108

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