Subtract 56/27 from 16/56
1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 2 2/27
16/56 - 56/27 is -338/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
16/56 = 16 × 27/56 × 27 = 432/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
56/27 = 56 × 56/27 × 56 = 3136/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/1512 - 3136/1512 = 432 - 3136/1512 = -2704/1512 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -338/189
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