Subtract 15/27 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 15/27
16/4 - 15/27 is 31/9.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/108 - 60/108 = 432 - 60/108 = 372/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
- In mixed form: 34/9
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