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Subtract 3/32 from 4/54

4/54 - 3/32 is -17/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/864 - 81/864 = 64 - 81/864 = -17/864

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