Subtract 5/27 from 12/48
12/48 - 5/27 is 7/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
5/27 = 5 × 16/27 × 16 = 80/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/432 - 80/432 = 108 - 80/432 = 28/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/108
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