Subtract 54/12 from 1/16
1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 4 6/12
1/16 - 54/12 is -71/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
1/16 = 1 × 3/16 × 3 = 3/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
54/12 = 54 × 4/12 × 4 = 216/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/48 - 216/48 = 3 - 216/48 = -213/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/16
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