Subtract 20/32 from 2/54
2/54 - 20/32 is -127/216.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
20/32 = 20 × 27/32 × 27 = 540/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/864 - 540/864 = 32 - 540/864 = -508/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/216
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