Subtract 56/16 from 2/54
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 3 8/16
2/54 - 56/16 is -187/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
56/16 = 56 × 27/16 × 27 = 1512/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/432 - 1512/432 = 16 - 1512/432 = -1496/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/54
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