Subtract 1/54 from 12/16
12/16 - 1/54 is 79/108.
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,
12/16 = 12 × 27/16 × 27 = 324/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/432 - 8/432 = 324 - 8/432 = 316/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/108
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