Subtract 1/27 from 1/16
1/16 - 1/27 is 11/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/432 - 16/432 = 27 - 16/432 = 11/432
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