Subtract 12/9 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 1 3/9
54/5 - 12/9 is 142/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
54/5 = 54 × 9/5 × 9 = 486/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/45 - 60/45 = 486 - 60/45 = 426/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/15
- In mixed form: 97/15
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