Subtract 6/54 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 6/54
15/12 - 6/54 is 41/36.
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,
15/12 = 15 × 9/12 × 9 = 135/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/108 - 12/108 = 135 - 12/108 = 123/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/36
- In mixed form: 15/36
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