Subtract 8/9 from 32/54
32/54 - 8/9 is -8/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
32/54 = 32 × 1/54 × 1 = 32/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
8/9 = 8 × 6/9 × 6 = 48/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/54 - 48/54 = 32 - 48/54 = -16/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/27
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