Subtract 12/36 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 12/36
27/6 - 12/36 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
27/6 = 27 × 6/6 × 6 = 162/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/36 - 12/36 = 162 - 12/36 = 150/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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