Subtract 1/24 from 36/54
36/54 - 1/24 is 5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
36/54 = 36 × 4/54 × 4 = 144/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/216 - 9/216 = 144 - 9/216 = 135/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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