Subtract 24/4 from 6/54
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 6 0/4
6/54 - 24/4 is -53/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
24/4 = 24 × 27/4 × 27 = 648/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/108 - 648/108 = 12 - 648/108 = -636/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/9
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