Subtract 8/7 from 24/54
1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 1 1/7
24/54 - 8/7 is -44/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 7 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
24/54 = 24 × 7/54 × 7 = 168/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
8/7 = 8 × 54/7 × 54 = 432/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/378 - 432/378 = 168 - 432/378 = -264/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/63
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