Subtract 24/54 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 24/54
16/3 - 24/54 is 44/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
16/3 = 16 × 18/3 × 18 = 288/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
24/54 = 24 × 1/54 × 1 = 24/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/54 - 24/54 = 288 - 24/54 = 264/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
- In mixed form: 48/9
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