Subtract 9/27 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 9/27
27/12 - 9/27 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
27/12 = 27 × 9/12 × 9 = 243/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
9/27 = 9 × 4/27 × 4 = 36/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/108 - 36/108 = 243 - 36/108 = 207/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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