Subtract 30/27 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 1 3/27
84/16 - 30/27 is 149/36.
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,
84/16 = 84 × 27/16 × 27 = 2268/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
30/27 = 30 × 16/27 × 16 = 480/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/432 - 480/432 = 2268 - 480/432 = 1788/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/36
- In mixed form: 45/36
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