Subtract 12/54 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 12/54
35/12 - 12/54 is 97/36.
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,
35/12 = 35 × 9/12 × 9 = 315/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
12/54 = 12 × 2/54 × 2 = 24/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/108 - 24/108 = 315 - 24/108 = 291/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/36
- In mixed form: 225/36
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