Subtract 2/54 from 72/16
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 2/54
72/16 - 2/54 is 241/54.
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,
72/16 = 72 × 27/16 × 27 = 1944/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/432 - 16/432 = 1944 - 16/432 = 1928/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/54
- In mixed form: 425/54
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