Subtract 3/32 from 20/54
20/54 - 3/32 is 239/864.
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,
20/54 = 20 × 16/54 × 16 = 320/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/864 - 81/864 = 320 - 81/864 = 239/864
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