Subtract 7/32 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 7/32
70/27 - 7/32 is 2051/864.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
7/32 = 7 × 27/32 × 27 = 189/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/864 - 189/864 = 2240 - 189/864 = 2051/864 - In mixed form: 2323/864
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