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Subtract 54/16 from 28/5

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 3 6/16

28/5 - 54/16 is 89/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    28/5 = 28 × 16/5 × 16 = 448/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/80 - 270/80 = 448 - 270/80 = 178/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/40
  6. In mixed form: 29/40

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