Subtract 14/12 from 4/27
1st number: 4/27, 2nd number: 1 2/12
4/27 - 14/12 is -55/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
14/12 = 14 × 9/12 × 9 = 126/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/108 - 126/108 = 16 - 126/108 = -110/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/54
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