Subtract 12/48 from 20/54
20/54 - 12/48 is 13/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
20/54 = 20 × 8/54 × 8 = 160/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/432 - 108/432 = 160 - 108/432 = 52/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/108
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