Subtract 12/9 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 1 3/9
54/18 - 12/9 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
54/18 = 54 × 1/18 × 1 = 54/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
12/9 = 12 × 2/9 × 2 = 24/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/18 - 24/18 = 54 - 24/18 = 30/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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