Subtract 3/32 from 49/54
49/54 - 3/32 is 703/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
49/54 = 49 × 16/54 × 16 = 784/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/864 - 81/864 = 784 - 81/864 = 703/864
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