Subtract 3/16 from 42/27
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 3/16
42/27 - 3/16 is 197/144.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 16/27 × 16 = 672/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/432 - 81/432 = 672 - 81/432 = 591/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/144
- In mixed form: 153/144
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