Subtract 8/16 from 2/27
2/27 - 8/16 is -23/54.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/432 - 216/432 = 32 - 216/432 = -184/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/54
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