Subtract 75/54 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 21/54
10/12 - 75/54 is -5/9.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 9/12 × 9 = 90/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
75/54 = 75 × 2/54 × 2 = 150/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/108 - 150/108 = 90 - 150/108 = -60/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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