Subtract 9/16 from 27/21
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 9/16
27/21 - 9/16 is 81/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
27/21 = 27 × 16/21 × 16 = 432/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/336 - 189/336 = 432 - 189/336 = 243/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/112
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