Subtract 28/12 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 2 4/12
45/27 - 28/12 is -2/3.
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,
45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
28/12 = 28 × 9/12 × 9 = 252/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/108 - 252/108 = 180 - 252/108 = -72/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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