Subtract 12/27 from 56/96
56/96 - 12/27 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
56/96 = 56 × 9/96 × 9 = 504/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
12/27 = 12 × 32/27 × 32 = 384/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/864 - 384/864 = 504 - 384/864 = 120/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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