Subtract 10/3 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 3 1/3
54/12 - 10/3 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
54/12 = 54 × 1/12 × 1 = 54/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
10/3 = 10 × 4/3 × 4 = 40/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/12 - 40/12 = 54 - 40/12 = 14/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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