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Subtract 2/24 from 1/54

1/54 - 2/24 is -7/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 24 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/216 - 18/216 = 4 - 18/216 = -14/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/108

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