Subtract 16/27 from 9/18
9/18 - 16/27 is -5/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
9/18 = 9 × 3/18 × 3 = 27/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/54 - 32/54 = 27 - 32/54 = -5/54
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