Answers

Subtract 45/54 from 84/16

1^st number: 5 4/16, 2^nd number: 45/54

84/16 - 45/54 is 53/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   84/16 = 84 × 27/16 × 27 = 2268/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/432 - 360/432 = 2268 - 360/432 = 1908/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/12
6. In mixed form: 45/12

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