Subtract 12/27 from 27/7
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 12/27
27/7 - 12/27 is 215/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
27/7 = 27 × 27/7 × 27 = 729/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/189 - 84/189 = 729 - 84/189 = 645/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/63
- In mixed form: 326/63
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