Subtract 27/14 from 12/3, Solve 4 0/3

Subtract 27/14 from 12/3

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

12/3 - 27/14 is 29/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
12/3 = 12 × 14/3 × 14 = 168/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
27/14 = 27 × 3/14 × 3 = 81/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/42 - 81/42 = 168 - 81/42 = 87/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14

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