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Subtract 5/24 from 12/27

12/27 - 5/24 is 17/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 24 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/216 - 45/216 = 96 - 45/216 = 51/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/72

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