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Subtract 3/54 from 42/16

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 3/54

42/16 - 3/54 is 185/72.

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,
    42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/432 - 24/432 = 1134 - 24/432 = 1110/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/72
  6. In mixed form: 241/72

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