Subtract 32/27 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 1 5/27
20/16 - 32/27 is 7/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
32/27 = 32 × 16/27 × 16 = 512/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/432 - 512/432 = 540 - 512/432 = 28/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/108
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