Subtract 2/10 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 2/10
54/16 - 2/10 is 127/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
2/10 = 2 × 8/10 × 8 = 16/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/80 - 16/80 = 270 - 16/80 = 254/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/40
- In mixed form: 37/40
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