Subtract 12/27 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 12/27
16/4 - 12/27 is 32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
16/4 = 16 × 27/4 × 27 = 432/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/108 - 48/108 = 432 - 48/108 = 384/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
- In mixed form: 35/9
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