Subtract 54/24 from 4/5
1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 2 6/24
4/5 - 54/24 is -29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
4/5 = 4 × 24/5 × 24 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/120 - 270/120 = 96 - 270/120 = -174/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/20
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