Subtract 60/54 from 5/16
1st number: 5/16, 2nd number: 1 6/54
5/16 - 60/54 is -115/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
60/54 = 60 × 8/54 × 8 = 480/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/432 - 480/432 = 135 - 480/432 = -345/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/144
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