Subtract 27/14 from 16/21
1st number: 16/21, 2nd number: 1 13/14
16/21 - 27/14 is -7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
16/21 = 16 × 2/21 × 2 = 32/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
27/14 = 27 × 3/14 × 3 = 81/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/42 - 81/42 = 32 - 81/42 = -49/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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