Subtract 7/27 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 7/27
4512 - 727 is 377108.
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,
4512 = 45 × 912 × 9 = 405108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
727 = 7 × 427 × 4 = 28108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405108 - 28108 = 405 - 28108 = 377108 - In mixed form: 353108
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