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Subtract 16/27 from 54/30

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 16/27

54/30 - 16/27 is 163/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    486/270 - 160/270 = 486 - 160/270 = 326/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/135
  6. In mixed form: 128/135

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