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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

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

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