Subtract 84/54 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 1 30/54
80/12 - 84/54 is 46/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
80/12 = 80 × 9/12 × 9 = 720/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
84/54 = 84 × 2/54 × 2 = 168/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/108 - 168/108 = 720 - 168/108 = 552/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/9
- In mixed form: 51/9
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