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Subtract 12/27 from 2/12

2/12 - 12/27 is -5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/108 - 48/108 = 18 - 48/108 = -30/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18

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