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Subtract 27/3 from 12/4

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 9 0/3

12/4 - 27/3 is -6/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    12/4 = 12 × 3/4 × 3 = 36/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    27/3 = 27 × 4/3 × 4 = 108/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/12 - 108/12 = 36 - 108/12 = -72/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/1

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