Subtract 28/8 from 16/27
1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 3 4/8
16/27 - 28/8 is -157/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
28/8 = 28 × 27/8 × 27 = 756/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/216 - 756/216 = 128 - 756/216 = -628/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/54
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