Subtract 1/12 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 1/12
27/4 - 1/12 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
1/12 = 1 × 1/12 × 1 = 1/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/12 - 1/12 = 81 - 1/12 = 80/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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