Answers

Subtract 81/7 from 54/24

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 11 4/7

54/24 - 81/7 is -261/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   81/7 = 81 × 24/7 × 24 = 1944/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/168 - 1944/168 = 378 - 1944/168 = -1566/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -261/28

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