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Subtract 25/27 from 3/16

3/16 - 25/27 is -319/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    25/27 = 25 × 16/27 × 16 = 400/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/432 - 400/432 = 81 - 400/432 = -319/432

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