Subtract 3/54 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 3/54
12/8 - 3/54 is 13/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
12/8 = 12 × 27/8 × 27 = 324/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/216 - 12/216 = 324 - 12/216 = 312/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/9
- In mixed form: 14/9
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