Subtract 28/16 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 12/16
2/27 - 28/16 is -181/108.
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,
28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/432 - 756/432 = 32 - 756/432 = -724/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/108
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