Subtract 54/16 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 3 6/16
72/10 - 54/16 is 153/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
72/10 = 72 × 8/10 × 8 = 576/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/80 - 270/80 = 576 - 270/80 = 306/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/40
- In mixed form: 333/40
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