Subtract 4/16 from 1/54
1/54 - 4/16 is -25/108.
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,
1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/432 - 108/432 = 8 - 108/432 = -100/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/108
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