Subtract 9/54 from 16/56
16/56 - 9/54 is 5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
16/56 = 16 × 27/56 × 27 = 432/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
9/54 = 9 × 28/54 × 28 = 252/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/1512 - 252/1512 = 432 - 252/1512 = 180/1512 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42
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