Subtract 20/54 from 6/16
6/16 - 20/54 is 1/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
20/54 = 20 × 8/54 × 8 = 160/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/432 - 160/432 = 162 - 160/432 = 2/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/216
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