Subtract 12/27 from 84/16, Solve 5 4/16

Subtract 12/27 from 84/16

1^st number: 5 4/16, 2^nd number: 12/27

84/16 - 12/27 is 173/36.

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,
84/16 = 84 × 27/16 × 27 = 2268/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432
Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/432 - 192/432 = 2268 - 192/432 = 2076/432
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/36
In mixed form: 429/36

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