Subtract 16/54 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 16/54
15/4 - 16/54 is 373/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
15/4 = 15 × 27/4 × 27 = 405/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
16/54 = 16 × 2/54 × 2 = 32/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/108 - 32/108 = 405 - 32/108 = 373/108 - In mixed form: 349/108
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