Subtract 6/54 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 6/54
36/16 - 6/54 is 77/36.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 27/16 × 27 = 972/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
6/54 = 6 × 8/54 × 8 = 48/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/432 - 48/432 = 972 - 48/432 = 924/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/36
- In mixed form: 25/36
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