Subtract 9/24 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 9/24
54/18 - 9/24 is 21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
54/18 = 54 × 4/18 × 4 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 27/72 = 216 - 27/72 = 189/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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