Subtract 12/54 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 12/54
56/32 - 12/54 is 55/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
56/32 = 56 × 27/32 × 27 = 1512/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
12/54 = 12 × 16/54 × 16 = 192/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/864 - 192/864 = 1512 - 192/864 = 1320/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/36
- In mixed form: 119/36
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