Subtract 30/40 from 16/27
16/27 - 30/40 is -17/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
16/27 = 16 × 40/27 × 40 = 640/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
30/40 = 30 × 27/40 × 27 = 810/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/1080 - 810/1080 = 640 - 810/1080 = -170/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/108
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