Subtract 10/36 from 12/54
12/54 - 10/36 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
12/54 = 12 × 2/54 × 2 = 24/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 30/108 = 24 - 30/108 = -6/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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