Subtract 12/16 from 9/54
9/54 - 12/16 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
9/54 = 9 × 8/54 × 8 = 72/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
12/16 = 12 × 27/16 × 27 = 324/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/432 - 324/432 = 72 - 324/432 = -252/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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