Subtract 12/27 from 6/16
6/16 - 12/27 is -5/72.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/432 - 192/432 = 162 - 192/432 = -30/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/72
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