Subtract 21/16 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/16
27/3 - 21/16 is 123/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
27/3 = 27 × 16/3 × 16 = 432/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
21/16 = 21 × 3/16 × 3 = 63/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/48 - 63/48 = 432 - 63/48 = 369/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/16
- In mixed form: 711/16
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