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Subtract 16/54 from 90/25

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 16/54

90/25 - 16/54 is 446/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    90/25 = 90 × 54/25 × 54 = 4860/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4860/1350 - 400/1350 = 4860 - 400/1350 = 4460/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 446/135
  6. In mixed form: 341/135

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