Subtract 12/24 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 12/24
27/4 - 12/24 is 25/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
27/4 = 27 × 6/4 × 6 = 162/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/24 - 12/24 = 162 - 12/24 = 150/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/4
- In mixed form: 61/4
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