Subtract 12/7 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 1 5/7
54/6 - 12/7 is 51/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
54/6 = 54 × 7/6 × 7 = 378/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
12/7 = 12 × 6/7 × 6 = 72/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/42 - 72/42 = 378 - 72/42 = 306/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/7
- In mixed form: 72/7
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