Subtract 6/32 from 9/54
9/54 - 6/32 is -1/48.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 27/32 × 27 = 162/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/864 - 162/864 = 144 - 162/864 = -18/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/54-6/32 9/54-12/32 9/54-6/64 27/54-6/32 9/54-18/32 9/54-6/96 45/54-6/32 9/54-30/32 63/54-6/32 9/54-42/32