Subtract 3/72 from 12/54
12/54 - 3/72 is 13/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
12/54 = 12 × 4/54 × 4 = 48/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
3/72 = 3 × 3/72 × 3 = 9/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/216 - 9/216 = 48 - 9/216 = 39/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/72
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