Subtract 54/90 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 54/90
56/12 - 54/90 is 61/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
56/12 = 56 × 15/12 × 15 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
54/90 = 54 × 2/90 × 2 = 108/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/180 - 108/180 = 840 - 108/180 = 732/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/15
- In mixed form: 41/15
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