Subtract 2/5 from 16/54
16/54 - 2/5 is -14/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
2/5 = 2 × 54/5 × 54 = 108/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/270 - 108/270 = 80 - 108/270 = -28/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/135
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