Subtract 24/36 from 4/54
4/54 - 24/36 is -16/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
24/36 = 24 × 3/36 × 3 = 72/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/108 - 72/108 = 8 - 72/108 = -64/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/27
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