Subtract 27/35 from 63/32
1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 27/35
63/32 - 27/35 is 1341/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
63/32 = 63 × 35/32 × 35 = 2205/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
27/35 = 27 × 32/35 × 32 = 864/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1120 - 864/1120 = 2205 - 864/1120 = 1341/1120 - In mixed form: 1221/1120
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