Answers

Subtract 54/32 from 54/2

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

54/2 - 54/32 is 405/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
   54/2 = 54 × 16/2 × 16 = 864/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   54/32 = 54 × 1/32 × 1 = 54/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/32 - 54/32 = 864 - 54/32 = 810/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 405/16
6. In mixed form: 255/16

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