Subtract 16/27 from 49/2
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 16/27
49/2 - 16/27 is 1291/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
49/2 = 49 × 27/2 × 27 = 1323/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/54 - 32/54 = 1323 - 32/54 = 1291/54 - In mixed form: 2349/54
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