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Subtract 54/16 from 2/10

1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 3 6/16

2/10 - 54/16 is -127/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    2/10 = 2 × 8/10 × 8 = 16/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/80 - 270/80 = 16 - 270/80 = -254/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/40

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