Subtract 5/32 from 9/54
9/54 - 5/32 is 1/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
9/54 = 9 × 16/54 × 16 = 144/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/864 - 135/864 = 144 - 135/864 = 9/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/96
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