Subtract 27/28 from 9/12
9/12 - 27/28 is -3/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
9/12 = 9 × 7/12 × 7 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/84 - 81/84 = 63 - 81/84 = -18/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/14
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