Subtract 42/12 from 7/54
1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 3 6/12
7/54 - 42/12 is -91/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
42/12 = 42 × 9/12 × 9 = 378/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/108 - 378/108 = 14 - 378/108 = -364/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/27
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