Subtract 20/54 from 24/10, Solve 2 4/10

Subtract 20/54 from 24/10

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 20/54

24/10 - 20/54 is 274/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
648/270 - 100/270 = 648 - 100/270 = 548/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 274/135
In mixed form: 24/135

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