Subtract 1/12 from 27/28
27/28 - 1/12 is 37/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/84 - 7/84 = 81 - 7/84 = 74/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/42
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