Subtract 6/72 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 6/72
27/12 - 6/72 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
27/12 = 27 × 6/12 × 6 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/72 - 6/72 = 162 - 6/72 = 156/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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