Subtract 9/30 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 9/30
54/12 - 9/30 is 21/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 18/60 = 270 - 18/60 = 252/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
- In mixed form: 41/5
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