Subtract 5/16 from 35/54
35/54 - 5/16 is 145/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/432 - 135/432 = 280 - 135/432 = 145/432
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