Subtract 16/27 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 16/27
214 - 1627 is 503108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
214 = 21 × 274 × 27 = 567108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1627 = 16 × 427 × 4 = 64108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567108 - 64108 = 567 - 64108 = 503108 - In mixed form: 471108
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