Subtract 2/54 from 42/16, Solve 2 10/16

Subtract 2/54 from 42/16

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 2/54

42/16 - 2/54 is 559/216.

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,
42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/432 - 16/432 = 1134 - 16/432 = 1118/432
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 559/216
In mixed form: 2127/216

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