Subtract 3/54 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 3/54
40/24 - 3/54 is 29/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
40/24 = 40 × 9/24 × 9 = 360/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/216 - 12/216 = 360 - 12/216 = 348/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/18
- In mixed form: 111/18
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