Subtract 20/24 from 10/54
10/54 - 20/24 is -35/54.
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,
10/54 = 10 × 4/54 × 4 = 40/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/216 - 180/216 = 40 - 180/216 = -140/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/54
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