Subtract 18/54 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 18/54
50/24 - 18/54 is 7/4.
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,
50/24 = 50 × 9/24 × 9 = 450/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
18/54 = 18 × 4/54 × 4 = 72/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/216 - 72/216 = 450 - 72/216 = 378/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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