Subtract 27/12 from 36/8
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 2 3/12
36/8 - 27/12 is 9/4.
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,
36/8 = 36 × 3/8 × 3 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
27/12 = 27 × 2/12 × 2 = 54/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 54/24 = 108 - 54/24 = 54/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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