Subtract 42/5 from 12/54
1st number: 12/54, 2nd number: 8 2/5
12/54 - 42/5 is -368/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
42/5 = 42 × 54/5 × 54 = 2268/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/270 - 2268/270 = 60 - 2268/270 = -2208/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -368/45
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