Subtract 10/16 from 27/72
27/72 - 10/16 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
27/72 = 27 × 2/72 × 2 = 54/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/144 - 90/144 = 54 - 90/144 = -36/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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