Subtract 27/12 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 2 3/12
36/6 - 27/12 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
36/6 = 36 × 2/6 × 2 = 72/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
27/12 = 27 × 1/12 × 1 = 27/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/12 - 27/12 = 72 - 27/12 = 45/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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