Subtract 25/9 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2 7/9
54/12 - 25/9 is 31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/36 - 100/36 = 162 - 100/36 = 62/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
- In mixed form: 113/18
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