Subtract 7/32 from 7/27
7/27 - 7/32 is 35/864.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
7/32 = 7 × 27/32 × 27 = 189/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/864 - 189/864 = 224 - 189/864 = 35/864
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