Subtract 18/12 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 1 6/12
54/18 - 18/12 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
54/18 = 54 × 2/18 × 2 = 108/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
18/12 = 18 × 3/12 × 3 = 54/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/36 - 54/36 = 108 - 54/36 = 54/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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