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Subtract 2/27 from 3/12

3/12 - 2/27 is 19/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/108 - 8/108 = 27 - 8/108 = 19/108

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