Subtract 2/54 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 2/54
50/12 - 2/54 is 223/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
50/12 = 50 × 9/12 × 9 = 450/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/108 - 4/108 = 450 - 4/108 = 446/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/54
- In mixed form: 47/54
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