Subtract 16/48 from 7/54
7/54 - 16/48 is -11/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
7/54 = 7 × 8/54 × 8 = 56/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
16/48 = 16 × 9/48 × 9 = 144/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/432 - 144/432 = 56 - 144/432 = -88/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/54
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