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Subtract 3/54 from 42/24

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/54

42/24 - 3/54 is 61/36.

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,
    42/24 = 42 × 9/24 × 9 = 378/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    378/216 - 12/216 = 378 - 12/216 = 366/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/36
  6. In mixed form: 125/36

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