Subtract 16/54 from 7/16
7/16 - 16/54 is 61/432.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 27/16 × 27 = 189/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
16/54 = 16 × 8/54 × 8 = 128/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/432 - 128/432 = 189 - 128/432 = 61/432
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