Subtract 15/25 from 27/12, Solve 2 3/12

Subtract 15/25 from 27/12

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 15/25

27/12 - 15/25 is 33/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
27/12 = 27 × 25/12 × 25 = 675/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
675/300 - 180/300 = 675 - 180/300 = 495/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20

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