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Subtract 5/27 from 25/16

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 5/27

25/16 - 5/27 is 595/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    25/16 = 25 × 27/16 × 27 = 675/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    5/27 = 5 × 16/27 × 16 = 80/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    675/432 - 80/432 = 675 - 80/432 = 595/432
  5. In mixed form: 1163/432

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