Subtract 5/54 from 50/24, Solve 2 2/24

Subtract 5/54 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 5/54

50/24 - 5/54 is 215/108.

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,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/216 - 20/216 = 450 - 20/216 = 430/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/108
In mixed form: 1107/108

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