Subtract 9/27 from 1/16
1/16 - 9/27 is -13/48.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 16/27 × 16 = 144/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/432 - 144/432 = 27 - 144/432 = -117/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/48
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