Subtract 42/16 from 4/54
1st number: 4/54, 2nd number: 2 10/16
4/54 - 42/16 is -551/216.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 8/54 × 8 = 32/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/432 - 1134/432 = 32 - 1134/432 = -1102/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -551/216
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