Subtract 40/63 from 16/27
16/27 - 40/63 is -8/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
16/27 = 16 × 7/27 × 7 = 112/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
40/63 = 40 × 3/63 × 3 = 120/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/189 - 120/189 = 112 - 120/189 = -8/189
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