Subtract 4/12 from 27/56
27/56 - 4/12 is 25/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
4/12 = 4 × 14/12 × 14 = 56/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/168 - 56/168 = 81 - 56/168 = 25/168
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