Subtract 3/54 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 3/54
49/24 - 3/54 is 143/72.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/216 - 12/216 = 441 - 12/216 = 429/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/72
- In mixed form: 171/72
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