Subtract 16/27 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 16/27
21/2 - 16/27 is 535/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
21/2 = 21 × 27/2 × 27 = 567/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/54 - 32/54 = 567 - 32/54 = 535/54 - In mixed form: 949/54
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