Subtract 36/32 from 2/54
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 1 4/32
2/54 - 36/32 is -235/216.
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,
36/32 = 36 × 27/32 × 27 = 972/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/864 - 972/864 = 32 - 972/864 = -940/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/216
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