Subtract 1/27 from 48/12
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 1/27
48/12 - 1/27 is 107/27.
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,
48/12 = 48 × 9/12 × 9 = 432/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/108 - 4/108 = 432 - 4/108 = 428/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/27
- In mixed form: 326/27
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