Subtract 81/18 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 4 9/18
54/12 - 81/18 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 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 18 × 2 = 36,
81/18 = 81 × 2/18 × 2 = 162/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/36 - 162/36 = 162 - 162/36 = 0/36 - The answer is 0
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