Subtract 16/9 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 1 7/9
54/5 - 16/9 is 406/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
54/5 = 54 × 9/5 × 9 = 486/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/45 - 80/45 = 486 - 80/45 = 406/45 - In mixed form: 91/45
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