Subtract 21/54 from 5/32
5/32 - 21/54 is -67/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
21/54 = 21 × 16/54 × 16 = 336/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/864 - 336/864 = 135 - 336/864 = -201/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/288
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