Subtract 1/27 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1/27
36/12 - 1/27 is 80/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
36/12 = 36 × 9/12 × 9 = 324/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/108 - 4/108 = 324 - 4/108 = 320/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
- In mixed form: 226/27
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