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Subtract 1/54 from 9/16

9/16 - 1/54 is 235/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    9/16 = 9 × 27/16 × 27 = 243/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/432 - 8/432 = 243 - 8/432 = 235/432

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