Subtract 1/18 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1/18
54/16 - 1/18 is 239/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
54/16 = 54 × 9/16 × 9 = 486/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
1/18 = 1 × 8/18 × 8 = 8/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/144 - 8/144 = 486 - 8/144 = 478/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/72
- In mixed form: 323/72
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