Subtract 4/27 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 4/27
27/12 - 4/27 is 227/108.
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,
27/12 = 27 × 9/12 × 9 = 243/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/108 - 16/108 = 243 - 16/108 = 227/108 - In mixed form: 211/108
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