Subtract 70/27 from 2/12, Solve 2/12

Subtract 70/27 from 2/12

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

2/12 - 70/27 is -131/54.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/108 - 280/108 = 18 - 280/108 = -262/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/54

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