Subtract 35/54 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 35/54
16/5 - 35/54 is 689/270.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 54/5 × 54 = 864/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/270 - 175/270 = 864 - 175/270 = 689/270 - In mixed form: 2149/270
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