Subtract 50/16 from 40/27
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 3 2/16
40/27 - 50/16 is -355/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
50/16 = 50 × 27/16 × 27 = 1350/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/432 - 1350/432 = 640 - 1350/432 = -710/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -355/216
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