Subtract 7/12 from 27/36
27/36 - 7/12 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/36 - 21/36 = 27 - 21/36 = 6/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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