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Subtract 2/27 from 8/16

8/16 - 2/27 is 23/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/432 - 32/432 = 216 - 32/432 = 184/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/54

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