Subtract 30/54 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 30/54
60/12 - 30/54 is 40/9.
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,
60/12 = 60 × 9/12 × 9 = 540/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
30/54 = 30 × 2/54 × 2 = 60/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/108 - 60/108 = 540 - 60/108 = 480/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
- In mixed form: 44/9
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