Subtract 45/54 from 12/75
12/75 - 45/54 is -101/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
12/75 = 12 × 18/75 × 18 = 216/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
45/54 = 45 × 25/54 × 25 = 1125/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1350 - 1125/1350 = 216 - 1125/1350 = -909/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/150
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