Subtract 10/27 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 10/27
4912 - 1027 is 401108.
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,
4912 = 49 × 912 × 9 = 441108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1027 = 10 × 427 × 4 = 40108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441108 - 40108 = 441 - 40108 = 401108 - In mixed form: 377108
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