Subtract 16/27 from 6/16
6/16 - 16/27 is -47/216.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
16/27 = 16 × 16/27 × 16 = 256/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/432 - 256/432 = 162 - 256/432 = -94/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/216
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