Subtract 42/54 from 10/16
10/16 - 42/54 is -11/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/432 - 336/432 = 270 - 336/432 = -66/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/72
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