Subtract 4/10 from 16/54
16/54 - 4/10 is -14/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/270 - 108/270 = 80 - 108/270 = -28/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/135
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