Subtract 27/14 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 1 13/14
18/16 - 27/14 is -45/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
27/14 = 27 × 8/14 × 8 = 216/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/112 - 216/112 = 126 - 216/112 = -90/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/56
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