Subtract 12/54 from 27/28
27/28 - 12/54 is 187/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
27/28 = 27 × 27/28 × 27 = 729/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
12/54 = 12 × 14/54 × 14 = 168/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/756 - 168/756 = 729 - 168/756 = 561/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/252
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