Subtract 27/16 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 1 11/16
24/8 - 27/16 is 21/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
24/8 = 24 × 2/8 × 2 = 48/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
27/16 = 27 × 1/16 × 1 = 27/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/16 - 27/16 = 48 - 27/16 = 21/16 - In mixed form: 15/16
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