Subtract 14/54 from 81/5, Solve 16 1/5

Subtract 14/54 from 81/5

1^st number: 16 1/5, 2^nd number: 14/54

81/5 - 14/54 is 2152/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
81/5 = 81 × 54/5 × 54 = 4374/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
4374/270 - 70/270 = 4374 - 70/270 = 4304/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2152/135
In mixed form: 15127/135

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