Subtract 3/32 from 54/42
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 3/32
54/42 - 3/32 is 267/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
54/42 = 54 × 16/42 × 16 = 864/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/672 - 63/672 = 864 - 63/672 = 801/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/224
- In mixed form: 143/224
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