Subtract 16/27 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 16/27
35/8 - 16/27 is 817/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
35/8 = 35 × 27/8 × 27 = 945/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/216 - 128/216 = 945 - 128/216 = 817/216 - In mixed form: 3169/216
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