Subtract 18/54 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 18/54
12/2 - 18/54 is 17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
12/2 = 12 × 27/2 × 27 = 324/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
18/54 = 18 × 1/54 × 1 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/54 - 18/54 = 324 - 18/54 = 306/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
- In mixed form: 52/3
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