Subtract 3/16 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 3/16
54/10 - 3/16 is 417/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
54/10 = 54 × 8/10 × 8 = 432/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/80 - 15/80 = 432 - 15/80 = 417/80 - In mixed form: 517/80
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