Subtract 63/27 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 2 9/27
49/12 - 63/27 is 7/4.
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,
49/12 = 49 × 9/12 × 9 = 441/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/108 - 252/108 = 441 - 252/108 = 189/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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