Answers

Subtract 54/12 from 6/16

1^st number: 6/16, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

6/16 - 54/12 is -33/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   54/12 = 54 × 4/12 × 4 = 216/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/48 - 216/48 = 18 - 216/48 = -198/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/8

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