Subtract 8/27 from 16/21
16/21 - 8/27 is 88/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
16/21 = 16 × 9/21 × 9 = 144/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/189 - 56/189 = 144 - 56/189 = 88/189
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