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Subtract 12/3 from 1/54

1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 4 0/3

1/54 - 12/3 is -215/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 3 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    12/3 = 12 × 18/3 × 18 = 216/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1/54 - 216/54 = 1 - 216/54 = -215/54

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