Subtract 6/54 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 6/54
14/12 - 6/54 is 19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
14/12 = 14 × 9/12 × 9 = 126/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/108 - 12/108 = 126 - 12/108 = 114/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
- In mixed form: 11/18
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