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Subtract 1/54 from 42/32

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 1/54

42/32 - 1/54 is 559/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    1/54 = 1 × 16/54 × 16 = 16/864
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/864 - 16/864 = 1134 - 16/864 = 1118/864
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 559/432
  6. In mixed form: 1127/432

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