Subtract 5/9 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 5/9
12/2 - 5/9 is 49/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
12/2 = 12 × 9/2 × 9 = 108/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
5/9 = 5 × 2/9 × 2 = 10/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/18 - 10/18 = 108 - 10/18 = 98/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/9
- In mixed form: 54/9
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