Subtract 30/27 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 1 3/27
54/12 - 30/27 is 61/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 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 27 × 4 = 108,
30/27 = 30 × 4/27 × 4 = 120/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/108 - 120/108 = 486 - 120/108 = 366/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/18
- In mixed form: 37/18
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