Subtract 12/7 from 12/27
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 1 5/7
12/27 - 12/7 is -80/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
12/7 = 12 × 27/7 × 27 = 324/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/189 - 324/189 = 84 - 324/189 = -240/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/63
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