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Subtract 12/27 from 56/16

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 12/27

56/16 - 12/27 is 55/18.

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,
    56/16 = 56 × 27/16 × 27 = 1512/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/432 - 192/432 = 1512 - 192/432 = 1320/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
  6. In mixed form: 31/18

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