Subtract 1/27 from 18/16, Solve 1 2/16

Subtract 1/27 from 18/16

1^st number: 1 2/16, 2^nd number: 1/27

18/16 - 1/27 is 235/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
18/16 = 18 × 27/16 × 27 = 486/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432
Subtract the two like fractions:
486/432 - 16/432 = 486 - 16/432 = 470/432
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/216
In mixed form: 119/216

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