Subtract 42/54 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 42/54
21/12 - 42/54 is 35/36.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 9/12 × 9 = 189/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/108 - 84/108 = 189 - 84/108 = 105/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36
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