Subtract 8/6 from 16/27
1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 1 2/6
16/27 - 8/6 is -20/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
8/6 = 8 × 9/6 × 9 = 72/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/54 - 72/54 = 32 - 72/54 = -40/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/27
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