Subtract 40/27 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 1 13/27
20/16 - 40/27 is -25/108.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/432 - 640/432 = 540 - 640/432 = -100/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/108
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