Subtract 2/80 from 16/54
16/54 - 2/80 is 293/1080.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
16/54 = 16 × 40/54 × 40 = 640/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
2/80 = 2 × 27/80 × 27 = 54/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/2160 - 54/2160 = 640 - 54/2160 = 586/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/1080
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