Subtract 80/12 from 27/54
1st number: 27/54, 2nd number: 6 8/12
27/54 - 80/12 is -37/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
80/12 = 80 × 9/12 × 9 = 720/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/108 - 720/108 = 54 - 720/108 = -666/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/6
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