Subtract 12/28 from 3/54
3/54 - 12/28 is -47/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
3/54 = 3 × 14/54 × 14 = 42/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
12/28 = 12 × 27/28 × 27 = 324/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/756 - 324/756 = 42 - 324/756 = -282/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/126
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