Subtract 63/16 from 54/32
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 3 15/16
54/32 - 63/16 is -9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
54/32 = 54 × 1/32 × 1 = 54/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
63/16 = 63 × 2/16 × 2 = 126/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/32 - 126/32 = 54 - 126/32 = -72/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4
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