Subtract 24/54 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 24/54
21/5 - 24/54 is 169/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
21/5 = 21 × 54/5 × 54 = 1134/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/270 - 120/270 = 1134 - 120/270 = 1014/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/45
- In mixed form: 334/45
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