Subtract 3/27 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 3/27
40/16 - 3/27 is 43/18.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 27/16 × 27 = 1080/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
3/27 = 3 × 16/27 × 16 = 48/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/432 - 48/432 = 1080 - 48/432 = 1032/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/18
- In mixed form: 27/18
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