Subtract 1/54 from 7/24
7/24 - 1/54 is 59/216.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 9/24 × 9 = 63/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/216 - 4/216 = 63 - 4/216 = 59/216
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