Subtract 2/27 from 72/32
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 2/27
72/32 - 2/27 is 235/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
72/32 = 72 × 27/32 × 27 = 1944/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/864 - 64/864 = 1944 - 64/864 = 1880/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/108
- In mixed form: 219/108
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