Answers

Subtract 35/54 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 35/54

42/32 - 35/54 is 287/432.

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,
   35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/864 - 560/864 = 1134 - 560/864 = 574/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/432

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