Subtract 27/12 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2 3/12
24/5 - 27/12 is 51/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
24/5 = 24 × 12/5 × 12 = 288/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/60 - 135/60 = 288 - 135/60 = 153/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/20
- In mixed form: 211/20
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