Subtract 12/24 from 1/27
1/27 - 12/24 is -25/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
12/24 = 12 × 9/24 × 9 = 108/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/216 - 108/216 = 8 - 108/216 = -100/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/54
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