Subtract 20/27 from 5/16
5/16 - 20/27 is -185/432.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/432 - 320/432 = 135 - 320/432 = -185/432
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