Subtract 27/16 from 6/9
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 11/16
6/9 - 27/16 is -49/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
27/16 = 27 × 9/16 × 9 = 243/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/144 - 243/144 = 96 - 243/144 = -147/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/48
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