Subtract 5/54 from 2/16
2/16 - 5/54 is 7/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/432 - 40/432 = 54 - 40/432 = 14/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/216
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