Subtract 24/75 from 3/54
3/54 - 24/75 is -119/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
24/75 = 24 × 18/75 × 18 = 432/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1350 - 432/1350 = 75 - 432/1350 = -357/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/450
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