Subtract 2/27 from 48/16
1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 2/27
48/16 - 2/27 is 79/27.
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,
48/16 = 48 × 27/16 × 27 = 1296/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/432 - 32/432 = 1296 - 32/432 = 1264/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/27
- In mixed form: 225/27
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