Subtract 27/30 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 27/30
16/12 - 27/30 is 13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/60 - 54/60 = 80 - 54/60 = 26/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/30
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