Subtract 10/27 from 4/12
412 - 1027 is -127.
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,
412 = 4 × 912 × 9 = 36108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1027 = 10 × 427 × 4 = 40108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36108 - 40108 = 36 - 40108 = -4108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127
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