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Subtract 7/27 from 5/12

5/12 - 7/27 is 17/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/108 - 28/108 = 45 - 28/108 = 17/108

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