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Subtract 54/12 from 1/9

1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 4 6/12

1/9 - 54/12 is -79/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    1/9 = 1 × 4/9 × 4 = 4/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    54/12 = 54 × 3/12 × 3 = 162/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/36 - 162/36 = 4 - 162/36 = -158/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/18

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