Subtract 1/16 from 21/54
21/54 - 1/16 is 47/144.
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,
21/54 = 21 × 8/54 × 8 = 168/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/432 - 27/432 = 168 - 27/432 = 141/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/144
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