Subtract 32/54 from 9/10
9/10 - 32/54 is 83/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
9/10 = 9 × 27/10 × 27 = 243/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/270 - 160/270 = 243 - 160/270 = 83/270
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/10-32/54 9/10-64/54 9/20-32/54 27/10-32/54 9/10-96/54 9/30-32/54 45/10-32/54 9/50-32/54 63/10-32/54 9/70-32/54