Subtract 30/54 from 5/24
5/24 - 30/54 is -25/72.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/216 - 120/216 = 45 - 120/216 = -75/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/72
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