Subtract 60/27 from 56/16
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 2 6/27
56/16 - 60/27 is 23/18.
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,
56/16 = 56 × 27/16 × 27 = 1512/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
60/27 = 60 × 16/27 × 16 = 960/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/432 - 960/432 = 1512 - 960/432 = 552/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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