Subtract 30/54 from 10/32
10/32 - 30/54 is -35/144.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 27/32 × 27 = 270/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
30/54 = 30 × 16/54 × 16 = 480/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/864 - 480/864 = 270 - 480/864 = -210/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/144
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