Subtract 42/27 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 1 15/27
75/12 - 42/27 is 169/36.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 9/12 × 9 = 675/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/108 - 168/108 = 675 - 168/108 = 507/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/36
- In mixed form: 425/36
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