Subtract 49/10 from 24/54
1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 4 9/10
24/54 - 49/10 is -401/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
49/10 = 49 × 27/10 × 27 = 1323/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/270 - 1323/270 = 120 - 1323/270 = -1203/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/90
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