Subtract 18/24 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 18/24
54/6 - 18/24 is 33/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
54/6 = 54 × 4/6 × 4 = 216/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/24 - 18/24 = 216 - 18/24 = 198/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/4
- In mixed form: 81/4
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