Subtract 54/45 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 9/45
6/24 - 54/45 is -19/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 432/360 = 90 - 432/360 = -342/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/20
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