Subtract 3/12 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 3/12
278 - 312 is 258.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
278 = 27 × 38 × 3 = 8124 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
312 = 3 × 212 × 2 = 624 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8124 - 624 = 81 - 624 = 7524 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 258
- In mixed form: 318
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