Subtract 10/27 from 10/12
10/12 - 10/27 is 25/54.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 9/12 × 9 = 90/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
10/27 = 10 × 4/27 × 4 = 40/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/108 - 40/108 = 90 - 40/108 = 50/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/54
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