Subtract 75/40 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 1 35/40
27/12 - 75/40 is 3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
27/12 = 27 × 10/12 × 10 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/120 - 225/120 = 270 - 225/120 = 45/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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