Subtract 6/4 from 16/27
1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 1 2/4
16/27 - 6/4 is -49/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/108 - 162/108 = 64 - 162/108 = -98/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/54
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