Subtract 7/32 from 7/54
754 - 732 is -77864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
754 = 7 × 1654 × 16 = 112864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
732 = 7 × 2732 × 27 = 189864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112864 - 189864 = 112 - 189864 = -77864
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