Subtract 27/5 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 5 2/5
14/12 - 27/5 is -127/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
27/5 = 27 × 12/5 × 12 = 324/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/60 - 324/60 = 70 - 324/60 = -254/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/30
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