Answers

Subtract 42/54 from 24/8

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/54

24/8 - 42/54 is 20/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   24/8 = 24 × 27/8 × 27 = 648/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/216 - 168/216 = 648 - 168/216 = 480/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
6. In mixed form: 22/9

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