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Subtract 45/75 from 27/12

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 45/75

27/12 - 45/75 is 33/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    27/12 = 27 × 25/12 × 25 = 675/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    675/300 - 180/300 = 675 - 180/300 = 495/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
  6. In mixed form: 113/20

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