Subtract 7/30 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 7/30
2712 - 730 is 12160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2712 = 27 × 512 × 5 = 13560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
730 = 7 × 230 × 2 = 1460 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13560 - 1460 = 135 - 1460 = 12160 - In mixed form: 2160
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