Subtract 54/36 from 10/16
1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 1 18/36
10/16 - 54/36 is -7/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
54/36 = 54 × 4/36 × 4 = 216/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/144 - 216/144 = 90 - 216/144 = -126/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/8
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