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Subtract 35/54 from 30/32

30/32 - 35/54 is 125/432.

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,
    30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/864 - 560/864 = 810 - 560/864 = 250/864
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/432

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