Subtract 14/27 from 16/48
16/48 - 14/27 is -5/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
16/48 = 16 × 9/48 × 9 = 144/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/432 - 224/432 = 144 - 224/432 = -80/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/27
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