Subtract 42/54 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 42/54
36/12 - 42/54 is 20/9.
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,
36/12 = 36 × 9/12 × 9 = 324/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/108 - 84/108 = 324 - 84/108 = 240/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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