Subtract 18/54 from 6/12
6/12 - 18/54 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
18/54 = 18 × 2/54 × 2 = 36/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/108 - 36/108 = 54 - 36/108 = 18/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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