Subtract 7/32 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 7/32
63/27 - 7/32 is 203/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
63/27 = 63 × 32/27 × 32 = 2016/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
7/32 = 7 × 27/32 × 27 = 189/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/864 - 189/864 = 2016 - 189/864 = 1827/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/96
- In mixed form: 211/96
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