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Subtract 15/54 from 30/16

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 15/54

30/16 - 15/54 is 115/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    30/16 = 30 × 27/16 × 27 = 810/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/432 - 120/432 = 810 - 120/432 = 690/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/72
  6. In mixed form: 143/72

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