Subtract 3/16 from 42/54
42/54 - 3/16 is 85/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/432 - 81/432 = 336 - 81/432 = 255/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/144
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