Subtract 16/30 from 8/27
8/27 - 16/30 is -32/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/270 - 144/270 = 80 - 144/270 = -64/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/135
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