Subtract 63/54 from 32/4
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 1 9/54
32/4 - 63/54 is 41/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
32/4 = 32 × 27/4 × 27 = 864/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
63/54 = 63 × 2/54 × 2 = 126/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/108 - 126/108 = 864 - 126/108 = 738/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/6
- In mixed form: 65/6
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