Subtract 24/54 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 24/54
50/6 - 24/54 is 71/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
50/6 = 50 × 9/6 × 9 = 450/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
24/54 = 24 × 1/54 × 1 = 24/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/54 - 24/54 = 450 - 24/54 = 426/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/9
- In mixed form: 78/9
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