Answers

Subtract 63/20 from 54/24

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 3 3/20

54/24 - 63/20 is -9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   63/20 = 63 × 6/20 × 6 = 378/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/120 - 378/120 = 270 - 378/120 = -108/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10

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