Subtract 42/54 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 42/54
16/12 - 42/54 is 5/9.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/108 - 84/108 = 144 - 84/108 = 60/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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