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Subtract 12/9 from 3/54

1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 1 3/9

3/54 - 12/9 is -23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 9 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    12/9 = 12 × 6/9 × 6 = 72/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/54 - 72/54 = 3 - 72/54 = -69/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18

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