Subtract 7/27 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 7/27
3512 - 727 is 287108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
3512 = 35 × 912 × 9 = 315108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
727 = 7 × 427 × 4 = 28108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315108 - 28108 = 315 - 28108 = 287108 - In mixed form: 271108
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