Subtract 5/27 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 5/27
25/12 - 5/27 is 205/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
25/12 = 25 × 9/12 × 9 = 225/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/108 - 20/108 = 225 - 20/108 = 205/108 - In mixed form: 197/108
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