Subtract 30/4 from 12/54
1st number: 12/54, 2nd number: 7 2/4
12/54 - 30/4 is -131/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 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 4 × 27 = 108,
30/4 = 30 × 27/4 × 27 = 810/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 810/108 = 24 - 810/108 = -786/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/18
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