Subtract 5/54 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 5/54
16/10 - 5/54 is 407/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/270 - 25/270 = 432 - 25/270 = 407/270 - In mixed form: 1137/270
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