Subtract 3/9 from 54/24
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 3/9
54/24 - 3/9 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
54/24 = 54 × 3/24 × 3 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/72 - 24/72 = 162 - 24/72 = 138/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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