Subtract 12/5 from 27/72
1st number: 27/72, 2nd number: 2 2/5
27/72 - 12/5 is -81/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
12/5 = 12 × 72/5 × 72 = 864/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/360 - 864/360 = 135 - 864/360 = -729/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/40
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