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Subtract 9/54 from 9/24

9/24 - 9/54 is 5/24.

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,
    9/24 = 9 × 9/24 × 9 = 81/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    9/54 = 9 × 4/54 × 4 = 36/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/216 - 36/216 = 81 - 36/216 = 45/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24

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