Subtract 9/32 from 15/54
15/54 - 9/32 is -1/288.
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,
15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
9/32 = 9 × 27/32 × 27 = 243/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/864 - 243/864 = 240 - 243/864 = -3/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/288
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