Subtract 84/45 from 24/54
1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 1 39/45
24/54 - 84/45 is -64/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
84/45 = 84 × 6/45 × 6 = 504/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/270 - 504/270 = 120 - 504/270 = -384/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/45
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