Subtract 54/24 from 21/30
1st number: 21/30, 2nd number: 2 6/24
21/30 - 54/24 is -31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
21/30 = 21 × 4/30 × 4 = 84/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/120 - 270/120 = 84 - 270/120 = -186/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20
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