Subtract 12/8 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/8
27/3 - 12/8 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
27/3 = 27 × 8/3 × 8 = 216/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/24 - 36/24 = 216 - 36/24 = 180/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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