Subtract 7/54 from 75/16
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 7/54
75/16 - 7/54 is 1969/432.
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,
75/16 = 75 × 27/16 × 27 = 2025/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
7/54 = 7 × 8/54 × 8 = 56/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/432 - 56/432 = 2025 - 56/432 = 1969/432 - In mixed form: 4241/432
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