Subtract 12/54 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 12/54
16/12 - 12/54 is 10/9.
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,
16/12 = 16 × 9/12 × 9 = 144/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
12/54 = 12 × 2/54 × 2 = 24/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/108 - 24/108 = 144 - 24/108 = 120/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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