Subtract 8/36 from 27/16
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 8/36
27/16 - 8/36 is 211/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
27/16 = 27 × 9/16 × 9 = 243/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
8/36 = 8 × 4/36 × 4 = 32/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/144 - 32/144 = 243 - 32/144 = 211/144 - In mixed form: 167/144
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