Subtract 9/12 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 9/12
54/18 - 9/12 is 9/4.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/36 - 27/36 = 108 - 27/36 = 81/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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