Subtract 3/54 from 1/32
1/32 - 3/54 is -7/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/864 - 48/864 = 27 - 48/864 = -21/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/288
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