Subtract 54/12 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 4 6/12
50/9 - 54/12 is 19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
54/12 = 54 × 3/12 × 3 = 162/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/36 - 162/36 = 200 - 162/36 = 38/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
- In mixed form: 11/18
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