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Subtract 5/54 from 40/16

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 5/54

40/16 - 5/54 is 65/27.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 27/16 × 27 = 1080/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/432 - 40/432 = 1080 - 40/432 = 1040/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/27
  6. In mixed form: 211/27

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