Subtract 16/54 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 16/54
10/2 - 16/54 is 127/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
10/2 = 10 × 27/2 × 27 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
16/54 = 16 × 1/54 × 1 = 16/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 16/54 = 270 - 16/54 = 254/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/27
- In mixed form: 419/27
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