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Subtract 7/27 from 5/16

5/16 - 7/27 is 23/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    7/27 = 7 × 16/27 × 16 = 112/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/432 - 112/432 = 135 - 112/432 = 23/432

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