Subtract 9/54 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 9/54
16/8 - 9/54 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
16/8 = 16 × 27/8 × 27 = 432/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
9/54 = 9 × 4/54 × 4 = 36/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/216 - 36/216 = 432 - 36/216 = 396/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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