Subtract 27/12 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 2 3/12
35/5 - 27/12 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 135/60 = 420 - 135/60 = 285/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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