Subtract 2/16 from 8/27
8/27 - 2/16 is 37/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
8/27 = 8 × 16/27 × 16 = 128/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/432 - 54/432 = 128 - 54/432 = 74/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/216
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