Subtract 5/27 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 5/27
40/12 - 5/27 is 85/27.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 9/12 × 9 = 360/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/108 - 20/108 = 360 - 20/108 = 340/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/27
- In mixed form: 34/27
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