Subtract 12/36 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 12/36
49/27 - 12/36 is 40/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
12/36 = 12 × 3/36 × 3 = 36/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/108 - 36/108 = 196 - 36/108 = 160/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
- In mixed form: 113/27
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