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Subtract 3/54 from 32/9

1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 3/54

32/9 - 3/54 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    32/9 = 32 × 6/9 × 6 = 192/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/54 - 3/54 = 192 - 3/54 = 189/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  6. In mixed form: 31/2

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