Subtract 10/16 from 2/27
2/27 - 10/16 is -119/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/432 - 270/432 = 32 - 270/432 = -238/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/216
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