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Subtract 10/54 from 40/24

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 10/54

40/24 - 10/54 is 40/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    40/24 = 40 × 9/24 × 9 = 360/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    10/54 = 10 × 4/54 × 4 = 40/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/216 - 40/216 = 360 - 40/216 = 320/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  6. In mixed form: 113/27

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