Subtract 18/16 from 2/54
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 1 2/16
2/54 - 18/16 is -235/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
18/16 = 18 × 27/16 × 27 = 486/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/432 - 486/432 = 16 - 486/432 = -470/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/216
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/54-18/16 2/54-36/16 2/54-18/32 6/54-18/16 2/54-54/16 2/54-18/48 10/54-18/16 2/54-90/16 2/54-18/80 14/54-18/16