Subtract 2/16 from 40/54
40/54 - 2/16 is 133/216.
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,
40/54 = 40 × 8/54 × 8 = 320/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/432 - 54/432 = 320 - 54/432 = 266/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/216
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