Answers

Subtract 42/27 from 16/9

1^st number: 1 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

16/9 - 42/27 is 2/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   16/9 = 16 × 3/9 × 3 = 48/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   42/27 = 42 × 1/27 × 1 = 42/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/27 - 42/27 = 48 - 42/27 = 6/27
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9

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