Subtract 16/54 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 16/54
24/3 - 16/54 is 208/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
24/3 = 24 × 18/3 × 18 = 432/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
16/54 = 16 × 1/54 × 1 = 16/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/54 - 16/54 = 432 - 16/54 = 416/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 208/27
- In mixed form: 719/27
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