Subtract 50/24 from 1/54
1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 2 2/24
1/54 - 50/24 is -223/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
50/24 = 50 × 9/24 × 9 = 450/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/216 - 450/216 = 4 - 450/216 = -446/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/108
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