Subtract 1/12 from 6/27
6/27 - 1/12 is 5/36.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
1/12 = 1 × 9/12 × 9 = 9/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 9/108 = 24 - 9/108 = 15/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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