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Subtract 21/32 from 10/54

10/54 - 21/32 is -407/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    10/54 = 10 × 16/54 × 16 = 160/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    21/32 = 21 × 27/32 × 27 = 567/864
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/864 - 567/864 = 160 - 567/864 = -407/864

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