Subtract 16/27 from 4/9
4/9 - 16/27 is -4/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
4/9 = 4 × 3/9 × 3 = 12/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
16/27 = 16 × 1/27 × 1 = 16/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/27 - 16/27 = 12 - 16/27 = -4/27
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