Subtract 7/30 from 54/24
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 7/30
54/24 - 7/30 is 121/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/120 - 28/120 = 270 - 28/120 = 242/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/60
- In mixed form: 21/60
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