Subtract 4/27 from 56/32, Solve 1 24/32

Subtract 4/27 from 56/32

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 4/27

56/32 - 4/27 is 173/108.

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,
4/27 = 4 × 32/27 × 32 = 128/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/864 - 128/864 = 1512 - 128/864 = 1384/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/108
In mixed form: 165/108

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