Subtract 10/27 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 10/27
84/32 - 10/27 is 487/216.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 27/32 × 27 = 2268/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
10/27 = 10 × 32/27 × 32 = 320/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/864 - 320/864 = 2268 - 320/864 = 1948/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 487/216
- In mixed form: 255/216
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