Subtract 5/16 from 14/27
14/27 - 5/16 is 89/432.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/432 - 135/432 = 224 - 135/432 = 89/432
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