Subtract 2/12 from 8/54
8/54 - 2/12 is -1/54.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/108 - 18/108 = 16 - 18/108 = -2/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/54
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