Subtract 3/54 from 27/24
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 3/54
27/24 - 3/54 is 77/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
27/24 = 27 × 9/24 × 9 = 243/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/216 - 12/216 = 243 - 12/216 = 231/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/72
- In mixed form: 15/72
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