Subtract 5/54 from 2/32
2/32 - 5/54 is -13/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/864 - 80/864 = 54 - 80/864 = -26/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/432
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