Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 16/27 from 3/2

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

3/2 - 16/27 is 49/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    3/2 = 3 × 27/2 × 27 = 81/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/54 - 32/54 = 81 - 32/54 = 49/54

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com