Subtract 21/27 from 16/2, Solve 8 0/2

Subtract 21/27 from 16/2

1^st number: 8 0/2, 2^nd number: 21/27

16/2 - 21/27 is 65/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
16/2 = 16 × 27/2 × 27 = 432/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
21/27 = 21 × 2/27 × 2 = 42/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
432/54 - 42/54 = 432 - 42/54 = 390/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9

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