Subtract 48/70 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 48/70
27/12 - 48/70 is 219/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
27/12 = 27 × 35/12 × 35 = 945/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
48/70 = 48 × 6/70 × 6 = 288/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/420 - 288/420 = 945 - 288/420 = 657/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/140
- In mixed form: 179/140
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