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Subtract 3/32 from 7/54

7/54 - 3/32 is 31/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   7/54 = 7 × 16/54 × 16 = 112/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/864 - 81/864 = 112 - 81/864 = 31/864

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