Subtract 7/10 from 16/54
16/54 - 7/10 is -109/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
7/10 = 7 × 27/10 × 27 = 189/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/270 - 189/270 = 80 - 189/270 = -109/270
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