Subtract 27/54 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 27/54
45/24 - 27/54 is 11/8.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 9/24 × 9 = 405/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
27/54 = 27 × 4/54 × 4 = 108/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/216 - 108/216 = 405 - 108/216 = 297/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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