Subtract 54/12 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 4 6/12
6/5 - 54/12 is -33/10.
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,
6/5 = 6 × 12/5 × 12 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/60 - 270/60 = 72 - 270/60 = -198/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/10
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