Subtract 54/14 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 3 12/14
12/6 - 54/14 is -13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
12/6 = 12 × 7/6 × 7 = 84/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
54/14 = 54 × 3/14 × 3 = 162/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/42 - 162/42 = 84 - 162/42 = -78/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/7
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