Subtract 6/16 from 45/27, Solve 1 18/27

Subtract 6/16 from 45/27

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 6/16

45/27 - 6/16 is 31/24.

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,
45/27 = 45 × 16/27 × 16 = 720/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432
Subtract the two like fractions:
720/432 - 162/432 = 720 - 162/432 = 558/432
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad