Subtract 12/54 from 80/75
1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 12/54
80/75 - 12/54 is 38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
80/75 = 80 × 18/75 × 18 = 1440/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/1350 - 300/1350 = 1440 - 300/1350 = 1140/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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