Subtract 32/54 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 32/54
8/3 - 32/54 is 56/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
8/3 = 8 × 18/3 × 18 = 144/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
32/54 = 32 × 1/54 × 1 = 32/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/54 - 32/54 = 144 - 32/54 = 112/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/27
- In mixed form: 22/27
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