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Subtract 1/54 from 2/16

2/16 - 1/54 is 23/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/432 - 8/432 = 54 - 8/432 = 46/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/216

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