Subtract 9/54 from 24/75
24/75 - 9/54 is 23/150.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/1350 - 225/1350 = 432 - 225/1350 = 207/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/150
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