Subtract 2/27 from 20/16, Solve 1 4/16

Subtract 2/27 from 20/16

1^st number: 1 4/16, 2^nd number: 2/27

20/16 - 2/27 is 127/108.

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,
20/16 = 20 × 27/16 × 27 = 540/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432
Subtract the two like fractions:
540/432 - 32/432 = 540 - 32/432 = 508/432
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/108
In mixed form: 119/108

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