Subtract 3/32 from 12/54, Solve 12/54

Subtract 3/32 from 12/54

12/54 - 3/32 is 37/288.

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,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
192/864 - 81/864 = 192 - 81/864 = 111/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/288

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