Subtract 2/27 from 8/32, Solve 8/32

Subtract 2/27 from 8/32

8/32 - 2/27 is 19/108.

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,
8/32 = 8 × 27/32 × 27 = 216/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
216/864 - 64/864 = 216 - 64/864 = 152/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/108

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