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Subtract 54/16 from 5/6

1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 3 6/16

5/6 - 54/16 is -61/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    5/6 = 5 × 8/6 × 8 = 40/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    54/16 = 54 × 3/16 × 3 = 162/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/48 - 162/48 = 40 - 162/48 = -122/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/24

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