Subtract 27/32 from 7/8
7/8 - 27/32 is 1/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
7/8 = 7 × 4/8 × 4 = 28/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
27/32 = 27 × 1/32 × 1 = 27/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/32 - 27/32 = 28 - 27/32 = 1/32
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