Subtract 1/32 from 12/54
12/54 - 1/32 is 55/288.
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,
12/54 = 12 × 16/54 × 16 = 192/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/864 - 27/864 = 192 - 27/864 = 165/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/288
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