Subtract 10/27 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 10/27
72/12 - 10/27 is 152/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
72/12 = 72 × 9/12 × 9 = 648/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
10/27 = 10 × 4/27 × 4 = 40/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/108 - 40/108 = 648 - 40/108 = 608/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/27
- In mixed form: 517/27
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