Subtract 16/81 from 4/54
4/54 - 16/81 is -10/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
4/54 = 4 × 3/54 × 3 = 12/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
16/81 = 16 × 2/81 × 2 = 32/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/162 - 32/162 = 12 - 32/162 = -20/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/81
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