Subtract 32/54 from 4/5
4/5 - 32/54 is 28/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
4/5 = 4 × 54/5 × 54 = 216/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/270 - 160/270 = 216 - 160/270 = 56/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/135
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