Subtract 32/81 from 63/36
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 32/81
63/36 - 32/81 is 439/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
63/36 = 63 × 9/36 × 9 = 567/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
32/81 = 32 × 4/81 × 4 = 128/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/324 - 128/324 = 567 - 128/324 = 439/324 - In mixed form: 1115/324
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