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Subtract 16/54 from 6/75

6/75 - 16/54 is -146/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    6/75 = 6 × 18/75 × 18 = 108/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/1350 - 400/1350 = 108 - 400/1350 = -292/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -146/675

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