Subtract 16/9 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1 7/9
278 - 169 is 11572.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
278 = 27 × 98 × 9 = 24372 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
169 = 16 × 89 × 8 = 12872 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24372 - 12872 = 243 - 12872 = 11572 - In mixed form: 14372
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