Subtract 4/27 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 4/27
90/12 - 4/27 is 397/54.
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,
90/12 = 90 × 9/12 × 9 = 810/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/108 - 16/108 = 810 - 16/108 = 794/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/54
- In mixed form: 719/54
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