Subtract 8/27 from 16/72
16/72 - 8/27 is -2/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
16/72 = 16 × 3/72 × 3 = 48/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/216 - 64/216 = 48 - 64/216 = -16/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/27
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