Subtract 4/54 from 8/32
8/32 - 4/54 is 19/108.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 27/32 × 27 = 216/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/864 - 64/864 = 216 - 64/864 = 152/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/108
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