Subtract 70/54 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 16/54
2/24 - 70/54 is -131/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/216 - 280/216 = 18 - 280/216 = -262/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/108
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