Subtract 8/12 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 8/12
49/27 - 8/12 is 31/27.
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,
49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/108 - 72/108 = 196 - 72/108 = 124/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/27
- In mixed form: 14/27
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