Subtract 3/54 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 3/54
24/10 - 3/54 is 211/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/270 - 15/270 = 648 - 15/270 = 633/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/90
- In mixed form: 231/90
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