Subtract 60/54 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 6/54
10/24 - 60/54 is -25/36.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 9/24 × 9 = 90/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
60/54 = 60 × 4/54 × 4 = 240/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/216 - 240/216 = 90 - 240/216 = -150/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/36
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