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Subtract 7/54 from 25/24

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 7/54

25/24 - 7/54 is 197/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    25/24 = 25 × 9/24 × 9 = 225/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/216 - 28/216 = 225 - 28/216 = 197/216

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