Subtract 15/12 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 1 3/12
54/6 - 15/12 is 31/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
54/6 = 54 × 2/6 × 2 = 108/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
15/12 = 15 × 1/12 × 1 = 15/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/12 - 15/12 = 108 - 15/12 = 93/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/4
- In mixed form: 73/4
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