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Subtract 16/24 from 5/54

5/54 - 16/24 is -31/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 24 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    16/24 = 16 × 9/24 × 9 = 144/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/216 - 144/216 = 20 - 144/216 = -124/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/54

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