Subtract 40/15 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 2 10/15
27/12 - 40/15 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
40/15 = 40 × 4/15 × 4 = 160/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/60 - 160/60 = 135 - 160/60 = -25/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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