Subtract 24/10 from 9/54
1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 2 4/10
9/54 - 24/10 is -67/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/270 - 648/270 = 45 - 648/270 = -603/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/30
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