Subtract 6/54 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 6/54
16/5 - 6/54 is 139/45.
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,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/270 - 30/270 = 864 - 30/270 = 834/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/45
- In mixed form: 34/45
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