Subtract 20/56 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 20/56
27/12 - 20/56 is 53/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
27/12 = 27 × 14/12 × 14 = 378/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/168 - 60/168 = 378 - 60/168 = 318/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/28
- In mixed form: 125/28
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