Subtract 42/54 from 28/16
1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 42/54
28/16 - 42/54 is 35/36.
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,
28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/432 - 336/432 = 756 - 336/432 = 420/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36
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