Subtract 6/12 from 2/54
2/54 - 6/12 is -25/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/108 - 54/108 = 4 - 54/108 = -50/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/54
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