Subtract 7/5 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1 2/5
54/16 - 7/5 is 79/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 5 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 5 × 16 = 80,
7/5 = 7 × 16/5 × 16 = 112/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/80 - 112/80 = 270 - 112/80 = 158/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/40
- In mixed form: 139/40
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