Subtract 7/27 from 16/40
16/40 - 7/27 is 19/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
16/40 = 16 × 27/40 × 27 = 432/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
7/27 = 7 × 40/27 × 40 = 280/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/1080 - 280/1080 = 432 - 280/1080 = 152/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/135
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