Subtract 42/54 from 32/18
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 42/54
32/18 - 42/54 is 1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
32/18 = 32 × 3/18 × 3 = 96/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/54 - 42/54 = 96 - 42/54 = 54/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1
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