Subtract 6/54 from 8/32
8/32 - 6/54 is 5/36.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 27/32 × 27 = 216/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
6/54 = 6 × 16/54 × 16 = 96/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/864 - 96/864 = 216 - 96/864 = 120/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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