Subtract 1/9 from 54/32
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 1/9
54/32 - 1/9 is 227/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
54/32 = 54 × 9/32 × 9 = 486/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/288 - 32/288 = 486 - 32/288 = 454/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/144
- In mixed form: 183/144
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