Subtract 30/27 from 10/16
1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 1 3/27
10/16 - 30/27 is -35/72.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
30/27 = 30 × 16/27 × 16 = 480/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/432 - 480/432 = 270 - 480/432 = -210/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/72
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