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Subtract 10/54 from 27/12

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 10/54

27/12 - 10/54 is 223/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    27/12 = 27 × 9/12 × 9 = 243/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/108 - 20/108 = 243 - 20/108 = 223/108
  5. In mixed form: 27/108

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