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Subtract 15/54 from 7/12

7/12 - 15/54 is 11/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   7/12 = 7 × 9/12 × 9 = 63/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/108 - 30/108 = 63 - 30/108 = 33/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/36

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