Subtract 14/16 from 75/27
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 14/16
75/27 - 14/16 is 137/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
75/27 = 75 × 16/27 × 16 = 1200/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
14/16 = 14 × 27/16 × 27 = 378/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/432 - 378/432 = 1200 - 378/432 = 822/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/72
- In mixed form: 165/72
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