Subtract 5/28 from 12/54
12/54 - 5/28 is 11/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
12/54 = 12 × 14/54 × 14 = 168/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/756 - 135/756 = 168 - 135/756 = 33/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/252
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