Subtract 80/54 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1 26/54
30/12 - 80/54 is 55/54.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 9/12 × 9 = 270/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
80/54 = 80 × 2/54 × 2 = 160/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/108 - 160/108 = 270 - 160/108 = 110/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/54
- In mixed form: 11/54
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