Subtract 15/27 from 12/42
12/42 - 15/27 is -17/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
12/42 = 12 × 9/42 × 9 = 108/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
15/27 = 15 × 14/27 × 14 = 210/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/378 - 210/378 = 108 - 210/378 = -102/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/63
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