Subtract 2/27 from 12/40
12/40 - 2/27 is 61/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
12/40 = 12 × 27/40 × 27 = 324/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
2/27 = 2 × 40/27 × 40 = 80/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/1080 - 80/1080 = 324 - 80/1080 = 244/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/270
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