Subtract 3/12 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 3/12
54/5 - 3/12 is 211/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
54/5 = 54 × 12/5 × 12 = 648/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/60 - 15/60 = 648 - 15/60 = 633/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/20
- In mixed form: 1011/20
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