Subtract 12/54 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 12/54
80/45 - 12/54 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
80/45 = 80 × 6/45 × 6 = 480/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/270 - 60/270 = 480 - 60/270 = 420/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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