Subtract 2/54 from 56/16, Solve 3 8/16

Subtract 2/54 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 2/54

56/16 - 2/54 is 187/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
56/16 = 56 × 27/16 × 27 = 1512/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/432 - 16/432 = 1512 - 16/432 = 1496/432
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/54
In mixed form: 325/54

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