Subtract 8/24 from 2/54
2/54 - 8/24 is -8/27.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/216 - 72/216 = 8 - 72/216 = -64/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/27
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