Subtract 12/54 from 1/3
1/3 - 12/54 is 1/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
1/3 = 1 × 18/3 × 18 = 18/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/54 - 12/54 = 18 - 12/54 = 6/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/9
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