Subtract 6/16 from 12/27
12/27 - 6/16 is 5/72.
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,
12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/432 - 162/432 = 192 - 162/432 = 30/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/72
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