Subtract 2/27 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 2/27
16/12 - 2/27 is 34/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
16/12 = 16 × 9/12 × 9 = 144/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/108 - 8/108 = 144 - 8/108 = 136/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/27
- In mixed form: 17/27
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