Subtract 4/54 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 4/54
84/32 - 4/54 is 551/216.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 27/32 × 27 = 2268/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/864 - 64/864 = 2268 - 64/864 = 2204/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/216
- In mixed form: 2119/216
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