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Subtract 14/27 from 84/16

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 14/27

84/16 - 14/27 is 511/108.

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,
    84/16 = 84 × 27/16 × 27 = 2268/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2268/432 - 224/432 = 2268 - 224/432 = 2044/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 511/108
  6. In mixed form: 479/108

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