Subtract 24/9 from 54/30
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 2 6/9
54/30 - 24/9 is -13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/90 - 240/90 = 162 - 240/90 = -78/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/15
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