Subtract 16/54 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 16/54
20/12 - 16/54 is 37/27.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 9/12 × 9 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
16/54 = 16 × 2/54 × 2 = 32/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/108 - 32/108 = 180 - 32/108 = 148/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/27
- In mixed form: 110/27
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