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Subtract 16/54 from 60/25

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 16/54

60/25 - 16/54 is 284/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    60/25 = 60 × 54/25 × 54 = 3240/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3240/1350 - 400/1350 = 3240 - 400/1350 = 2840/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 284/135
  6. In mixed form: 214/135

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