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Subtract 1/81 from 3/32

3/32 - 1/81 is 211/2592.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    3/32 = 3 × 81/32 × 81 = 243/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    1/81 = 1 × 32/81 × 32 = 32/2592
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/2592 - 32/2592 = 243 - 32/2592 = 211/2592

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