Subtract 90/16 from 6/54
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 5 10/16
6/54 - 90/16 is -397/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
6/54 = 6 × 8/54 × 8 = 48/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
90/16 = 90 × 27/16 × 27 = 2430/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/432 - 2430/432 = 48 - 2430/432 = -2382/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/72
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