Subtract 72/27 from 4/16
1st number: 4/16, 2nd number: 2 18/27
4/16 - 72/27 is -29/12.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
72/27 = 72 × 16/27 × 16 = 1152/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/432 - 1152/432 = 108 - 1152/432 = -1044/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12
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