Subtract 42/54 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 42/54
24/9 - 42/54 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
24/9 = 24 × 6/9 × 6 = 144/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/54 - 42/54 = 144 - 42/54 = 102/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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