Subtract 12/27 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 12/27
16/8 - 12/27 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
16/8 = 16 × 27/8 × 27 = 432/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/216 - 96/216 = 432 - 96/216 = 336/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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