Subtract 1/27 from 16/24
16/24 - 1/27 is 17/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
16/24 = 16 × 9/24 × 9 = 144/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/216 - 8/216 = 144 - 8/216 = 136/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/27
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