Subtract 16/5 from 8/54
1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 3 1/5
8/54 - 16/5 is -412/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
16/5 = 16 × 54/5 × 54 = 864/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/270 - 864/270 = 40 - 864/270 = -824/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -412/135
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