Subtract 2/36 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2/36
54/12 - 2/36 is 40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
54/12 = 54 × 3/12 × 3 = 162/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/36 - 2/36 = 162 - 2/36 = 160/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
- In mixed form: 44/9
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