Subtract 8/49 from 24/54
24/54 - 8/49 is 124/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
24/54 = 24 × 49/54 × 49 = 1176/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
8/49 = 8 × 54/49 × 54 = 432/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/2646 - 432/2646 = 1176 - 432/2646 = 744/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 124/441
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