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Subtract 27/12 from 4/5

1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 2 3/12

4/5 - 27/12 is -29/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/60 - 135/60 = 48 - 135/60 = -87/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/20

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