Subtract 4/27 from 7/16
716 - 427 is 125432.
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,
716 = 7 × 2716 × 27 = 189432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
427 = 4 × 1627 × 16 = 64432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189432 - 64432 = 189 - 64432 = 125432
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