Subtract 20/27 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 20/27
18/16 - 20/27 is 83/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
18/16 = 18 × 27/16 × 27 = 486/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/432 - 320/432 = 486 - 320/432 = 166/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/216
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