Subtract 3/16 from 36/27
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 3/16
36/27 - 3/16 is 55/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
36/27 = 36 × 16/27 × 16 = 576/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/432 - 81/432 = 576 - 81/432 = 495/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/48
- In mixed form: 17/48
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