Subtract 28/4 from 12/27
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 7 0/4
12/27 - 28/4 is -59/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
28/4 = 28 × 27/4 × 27 = 756/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/108 - 756/108 = 48 - 756/108 = -708/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/9
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