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Subtract 12/28 from 5/54

5/54 - 12/28 is -127/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    5/54 = 5 × 14/54 × 14 = 70/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    12/28 = 12 × 27/28 × 27 = 324/756
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/756 - 324/756 = 70 - 324/756 = -254/756
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/378

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