Subtract 54/72 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 54/72
15/12 - 54/72 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
15/12 = 15 × 6/12 × 6 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/72 - 54/72 = 90 - 54/72 = 36/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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