Subtract 28/54 from 3/16
3/16 - 28/54 is -143/432.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
28/54 = 28 × 8/54 × 8 = 224/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/432 - 224/432 = 81 - 224/432 = -143/432
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