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Subtract 1/27 from 2/16

2/16 - 1/27 is 19/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/432 - 16/432 = 54 - 16/432 = 38/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/216

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