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Subtract 16/9 from 12/54

1st number: 12/54, 2nd number: 1 7/9

12/54 - 16/9 is -14/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 9 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    16/9 = 16 × 6/9 × 6 = 96/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/54 - 96/54 = 12 - 96/54 = -84/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/9

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