Subtract 8/12 from 6/27
6/27 - 8/12 is -4/9.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 72/108 = 24 - 72/108 = -48/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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