Subtract 56/27 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 2 2/27
18/16 - 56/27 is -205/216.
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,
56/27 = 56 × 16/27 × 16 = 896/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/432 - 896/432 = 486 - 896/432 = -410/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/216
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