Subtract 7/54 from 24/75
24/75 - 7/54 is 257/1350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
24/75 = 24 × 18/75 × 18 = 432/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
7/54 = 7 × 25/54 × 25 = 175/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/1350 - 175/1350 = 432 - 175/1350 = 257/1350
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