Answers

Subtract 81/54 from 18/12

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 27/54

18/12 - 81/54 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   18/12 = 18 × 9/12 × 9 = 162/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   81/54 = 81 × 2/54 × 2 = 162/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/108 - 162/108 = 162 - 162/108 = 0/108
5. The answer is 0

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