Subtract 42/16 from 21/27
1st number: 21/27, 2nd number: 2 10/16
21/27 - 42/16 is -133/72.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 16/27 × 16 = 336/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/432 - 1134/432 = 336 - 1134/432 = -798/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/72
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