Subtract 12/54 from 36/8
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 12/54
36/8 - 12/54 is 77/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
36/8 = 36 × 27/8 × 27 = 972/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
12/54 = 12 × 4/54 × 4 = 48/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/216 - 48/216 = 972 - 48/216 = 924/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/18
- In mixed form: 45/18
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