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Subtract 16/27 from 42/8

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 16/27

42/8 - 16/27 is 503/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    42/8 = 42 × 27/8 × 27 = 1134/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/216 - 128/216 = 1134 - 128/216 = 1006/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 503/108
  6. In mixed form: 471/108

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