Subtract 50/54 from 20/24
20/24 - 50/54 is -5/54.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/216 - 200/216 = 180 - 200/216 = -20/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/54
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