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Subtract 27/3 from 12/72

1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 9 0/3

12/72 - 27/3 is -53/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 3 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    27/3 = 27 × 24/3 × 24 = 648/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/72 - 648/72 = 12 - 648/72 = -636/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/6

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