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Subtract 3/54 from 1/16

1/16 - 3/54 is 1/144.

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,
    1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/432 - 24/432 = 27 - 24/432 = 3/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/144

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