Subtract 18/54 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 18/54
8/4 - 18/54 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
18/54 = 18 × 2/54 × 2 = 36/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/108 - 36/108 = 216 - 36/108 = 180/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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