Answers

Subtract 36/32 from 54/20

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

54/20 - 36/32 is 63/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   54/20 = 54 × 8/20 × 8 = 432/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/160 - 180/160 = 432 - 180/160 = 252/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
6. In mixed form: 123/40

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