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Subtract 1/54 from 84/32

1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 1/54

84/32 - 1/54 is 563/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    84/32 = 84 × 27/32 × 27 = 2268/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    1/54 = 1 × 16/54 × 16 = 16/864
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2268/864 - 16/864 = 2268 - 16/864 = 2252/864
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/216
  6. In mixed form: 2131/216

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