Subtract 16/27 from 3/6
3/6 - 16/27 is -5/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/54 - 32/54 = 27 - 32/54 = -5/54
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