Subtract 12/54 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 12/54
5/4 - 12/54 is 37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
5/4 = 5 × 27/4 × 27 = 135/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
12/54 = 12 × 2/54 × 2 = 24/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/108 - 24/108 = 135 - 24/108 = 111/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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