Subtract 16/14 from 4/27
1st number: 4/27, 2nd number: 1 2/14
4/27 - 16/14 is -188/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
16/14 = 16 × 27/14 × 27 = 432/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/378 - 432/378 = 56 - 432/378 = -376/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -188/189
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