Subtract 5/12 from 5/54
5/54 - 5/12 is -35/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/108 - 45/108 = 10 - 45/108 = -35/108
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