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Subtract 5/54 from 20/32

20/32 - 5/54 is 115/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    20/32 = 20 × 27/32 × 27 = 540/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/864 - 80/864 = 540 - 80/864 = 460/864
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/216

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