Answers

Subtract 54/12 from 2/36

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

2/36 - 54/12 is -40/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   54/12 = 54 × 3/12 × 3 = 162/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/36 - 162/36 = 2 - 162/36 = -160/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/9

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