Subtract 28/54 from 2/12
2/12 - 28/54 is -19/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
28/54 = 28 × 2/54 × 2 = 56/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/108 - 56/108 = 18 - 56/108 = -38/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/54
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