Subtract 54/24 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 6/24
35/8 - 54/24 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
54/24 = 54 × 1/24 × 1 = 54/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/24 - 54/24 = 105 - 54/24 = 51/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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