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Subtract 10/54 from 8/12

8/12 - 10/54 is 13/27.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/108 - 20/108 = 72 - 20/108 = 52/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/27

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