Subtract 2/54 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 2/54
12/4 - 2/54 is 80/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
12/4 = 12 × 27/4 × 27 = 324/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/108 - 4/108 = 324 - 4/108 = 320/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
- In mixed form: 226/27
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