Subtract 12/28 from 4/27
4/27 - 12/28 is -53/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
4/27 = 4 × 28/27 × 28 = 112/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
12/28 = 12 × 27/28 × 27 = 324/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/756 - 324/756 = 112 - 324/756 = -212/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/189
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