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Subtract 54/12 from 2/8

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 4 6/12

2/8 - 54/12 is -17/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    54/12 = 54 × 2/12 × 2 = 108/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/24 - 108/24 = 6 - 108/24 = -102/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/4

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