Subtract 21/54 from 2/12
2/12 - 21/54 is -2/9.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
21/54 = 21 × 2/54 × 2 = 42/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/108 - 42/108 = 18 - 42/108 = -24/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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