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Subtract 12/8 from 5/54

1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 1 4/8

5/54 - 12/8 is -38/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    12/8 = 12 × 27/8 × 27 = 324/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/216 - 324/216 = 20 - 324/216 = -304/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/27

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