Subtract 2/32 from 12/54
12/54 - 2/32 is 23/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
12/54 = 12 × 16/54 × 16 = 192/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/864 - 54/864 = 192 - 54/864 = 138/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/144
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