Subtract 7/32 from 75/27, Solve 2 21/27

Subtract 7/32 from 75/27

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 7/32

75/27 - 7/32 is 737/288.

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,
75/27 = 75 × 32/27 × 32 = 2400/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
7/32 = 7 × 27/32 × 27 = 189/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/864 - 189/864 = 2400 - 189/864 = 2211/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 737/288
In mixed form: 2161/288

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