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Subtract 27/35 from 63/12

1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 27/35

63/12 - 27/35 is 627/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    63/12 = 63 × 35/12 × 35 = 2205/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    27/35 = 27 × 12/35 × 12 = 324/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/420 - 324/420 = 2205 - 324/420 = 1881/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 627/140
  6. In mixed form: 467/140

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