Subtract 70/27 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 2 16/27
50/16 - 70/27 is 115/216.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 27/16 × 27 = 1350/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/432 - 1120/432 = 1350 - 1120/432 = 230/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/216
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