Subtract 9/54 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 9/54
12/4 - 9/54 is 17/6.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/108 - 18/108 = 324 - 18/108 = 306/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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