Subtract 5/12 from 12/54
12/54 - 5/12 is -7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 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 12 × 9 = 108,
5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 45/108 = 24 - 45/108 = -21/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/36
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