Subtract 18/54 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 18/54
75/12 - 18/54 is 71/12.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 9/12 × 9 = 675/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
18/54 = 18 × 2/54 × 2 = 36/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/108 - 36/108 = 675 - 36/108 = 639/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/12
- In mixed form: 511/12
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