Subtract 3/12 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 3/12
27/6 - 3/12 is 17/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
27/6 = 27 × 2/6 × 2 = 54/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
3/12 = 3 × 1/12 × 1 = 3/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/12 - 3/12 = 54 - 3/12 = 51/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/4
- In mixed form: 41/4
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