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