Subtract 24/10 from 45/54
1st number: 45/54, 2nd number: 2 4/10
45/54 - 24/10 is -47/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/270 - 648/270 = 225 - 648/270 = -423/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/30
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