Subtract 63/27 from 14/16
1st number: 14/16, 2nd number: 2 9/27
14/16 - 63/27 is -35/24.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 27/16 × 27 = 378/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
63/27 = 63 × 16/27 × 16 = 1008/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/432 - 1008/432 = 378 - 1008/432 = -630/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24
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