Subtract 21/48 from 10/54
10/54 - 21/48 is -109/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
10/54 = 10 × 8/54 × 8 = 80/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
21/48 = 21 × 9/48 × 9 = 189/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/432 - 189/432 = 80 - 189/432 = -109/432
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