Subtract 42/54 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 42/54
40/24 - 42/54 is 8/9.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/216 - 168/216 = 360 - 168/216 = 192/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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