Subtract 5/64 from 16/27
16/27 - 5/64 is 889/1728.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
16/27 = 16 × 64/27 × 64 = 1024/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
5/64 = 5 × 27/64 × 27 = 135/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024/1728 - 135/1728 = 1024 - 135/1728 = 889/1728
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