Subtract 4/32 from 6/54
6/54 - 4/32 is -1/72.
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,
6/54 = 6 × 16/54 × 16 = 96/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/864 - 108/864 = 96 - 108/864 = -12/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72
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