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Subtract 45/54 from 63/24

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 45/54

63/24 - 45/54 is 43/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    63/24 = 63 × 9/24 × 9 = 567/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/216 - 180/216 = 567 - 180/216 = 387/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/24
  6. In mixed form: 119/24

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