Subtract 4/27 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 4/27
30/16 - 4/27 is 373/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
30/16 = 30 × 27/16 × 27 = 810/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/432 - 64/432 = 810 - 64/432 = 746/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/216
- In mixed form: 1157/216
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