Subtract 75/54 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 1 21/54
90/32 - 75/54 is 205/144.
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,
90/32 = 90 × 27/32 × 27 = 2430/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
75/54 = 75 × 16/54 × 16 = 1200/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/864 - 1200/864 = 2430 - 1200/864 = 1230/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/144
- In mixed form: 161/144
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