Subtract 10/9 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 1 1/9
2712 - 109 is 4136.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2712 = 27 × 312 × 3 = 8136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
109 = 10 × 49 × 4 = 4036 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8136 - 4036 = 81 - 4036 = 4136 - In mixed form: 1536
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