Subtract 14/27 from 8/16
8/16 - 14/27 is -1/54.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/432 - 224/432 = 216 - 224/432 = -8/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/54
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