Subtract 21/16 from 20/54
1st number: 20/54, 2nd number: 1 5/16
20/54 - 21/16 is -407/432.
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,
20/54 = 20 × 8/54 × 8 = 160/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
21/16 = 21 × 27/16 × 27 = 567/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/432 - 567/432 = 160 - 567/432 = -407/432
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