Subtract 3/8 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 3/8
54/12 - 3/8 is 33/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
54/12 = 54 × 2/12 × 2 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 9/24 = 108 - 9/24 = 99/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/8
- In mixed form: 41/8
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