Subtract 1/32 from 10/54
10/54 - 1/32 is 133/864.
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,
10/54 = 10 × 16/54 × 16 = 160/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/864 - 27/864 = 160 - 27/864 = 133/864
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