Subtract 36/54 from 6/24
6/24 - 36/54 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
36/54 = 36 × 4/54 × 4 = 144/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/216 - 144/216 = 54 - 144/216 = -90/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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