Subtract 48/90 from 27/12, Solve 2 3/12

Subtract 48/90 from 27/12

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 48/90

27/12 - 48/90 is 103/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
27/12 = 27 × 15/12 × 15 = 405/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 96/180 = 405 - 96/180 = 309/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/60
In mixed form: 143/60

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