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Subtract 20/54 from 30/16

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 20/54

30/16 - 20/54 is 325/216.

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,
    20/54 = 20 × 8/54 × 8 = 160/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/432 - 160/432 = 810 - 160/432 = 650/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/216
  6. In mixed form: 1109/216

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