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Subtract 27/12 from 42/6

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 2 3/12

42/6 - 27/12 is 19/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    42/6 = 42 × 2/6 × 2 = 84/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    27/12 = 27 × 1/12 × 1 = 27/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/12 - 27/12 = 84 - 27/12 = 57/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
  6. In mixed form: 43/4

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