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Subtract 24/5 from 15/54

1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 4 4/5

15/54 - 24/5 is -407/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    24/5 = 24 × 54/5 × 54 = 1296/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/270 - 1296/270 = 75 - 1296/270 = -1221/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -407/90

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