Subtract 16/27 from 12/56
12/56 - 16/27 is -143/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
12/56 = 12 × 27/56 × 27 = 324/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
16/27 = 16 × 56/27 × 56 = 896/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/1512 - 896/1512 = 324 - 896/1512 = -572/1512 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/378
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