Subtract 3/24 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 3/24
54/10 - 3/24 is 211/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
54/10 = 54 × 12/10 × 12 = 648/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/120 - 15/120 = 648 - 15/120 = 633/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/40
- In mixed form: 511/40
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