Subtract 2/16 from 4/54, Solve 4/54

Subtract 2/16 from 4/54

4/54 - 2/16 is -11/216.

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,
4/54 = 4 × 8/54 × 8 = 32/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/432 - 54/432 = 32 - 54/432 = -22/432
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/216

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