Subtract 9/24 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 9/24
54 - 924 is 78.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
54 = 5 × 64 × 6 = 3024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
924 = 9 × 124 × 1 = 924 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024 - 924 = 30 - 924 = 2124 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 78
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