Subtract 7/12 from 18/27
18/27 - 7/12 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
7/12 = 7 × 9/12 × 9 = 63/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/108 - 63/108 = 72 - 63/108 = 9/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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