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Subtract 16/27 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 16/27

5/2 - 16/27 is 103/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    5/2 = 5 × 27/2 × 27 = 135/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/54 - 32/54 = 135 - 32/54 = 103/54
  5. In mixed form: 149/54

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