Subtract 40/54 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 40/54
84/24 - 40/54 is 149/54.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 9/24 × 9 = 756/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
40/54 = 40 × 4/54 × 4 = 160/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/216 - 160/216 = 756 - 160/216 = 596/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/54
- In mixed form: 241/54
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