Subtract 16/54 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 16/54
12/5 - 16/54 is 284/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
12/5 = 12 × 54/5 × 54 = 648/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/270 - 80/270 = 648 - 80/270 = 568/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 284/135
- In mixed form: 214/135
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