Subtract 35/54 from 10/24, Solve 10/24

Subtract 35/54 from 10/24

10/24 - 35/54 is -25/108.

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,
10/24 = 10 × 9/24 × 9 = 90/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/216 - 140/216 = 90 - 140/216 = -50/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/108

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