Answers

Subtract 81/27 from 12/4

1^st number: 3 0/4, 2^nd number: 3 0/27

12/4 - 81/27 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   12/4 = 12 × 27/4 × 27 = 324/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   81/27 = 81 × 4/27 × 4 = 324/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/108 - 324/108 = 324 - 324/108 = 0/108
5. The answer is 0

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