Subtract 2/12 from 54/4
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 2/12
54/4 - 2/12 is 40/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
54/4 = 54 × 3/4 × 3 = 162/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/12 - 2/12 = 162 - 2/12 = 160/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
- In mixed form: 131/3
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