Subtract 4/16 from 16/27
16/27 - 4/16 is 37/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
16/27 = 16 × 16/27 × 16 = 256/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/432 - 108/432 = 256 - 108/432 = 148/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/108
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