Subtract 16/8 from 4/27, Solve 4/27

Subtract 16/8 from 4/27

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/8

4/27 - 16/8 is -50/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
4/27 = 4 × 8/27 × 8 = 32/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
16/8 = 16 × 27/8 × 27 = 432/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/216 - 432/216 = 32 - 432/216 = -400/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/27

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