Subtract 40/4 from 16/54
1st number: 16/54, 2nd number: 10 0/4
16/54 - 40/4 is -262/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
16/54 = 16 × 2/54 × 2 = 32/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
40/4 = 40 × 27/4 × 27 = 1080/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/108 - 1080/108 = 32 - 1080/108 = -1048/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -262/27
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