Subtract 2/54 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2/54
54/12 - 2/54 is 241/54.
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,
54/12 = 54 × 9/12 × 9 = 486/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/108 - 4/108 = 486 - 4/108 = 482/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/54
- In mixed form: 425/54
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