Subtract 2/7 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 2/7
27/12 - 2/7 is 55/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
2/7 = 2 × 12/7 × 12 = 24/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/84 - 24/84 = 189 - 24/84 = 165/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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