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Subtract 7/16 from 7/54

7/54 - 7/16 is -133/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    7/54 = 7 × 8/54 × 8 = 56/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    7/16 = 7 × 27/16 × 27 = 189/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/432 - 189/432 = 56 - 189/432 = -133/432

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