Subtract 40/54 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 40/54
90/24 - 40/54 is 325/108.
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,
90/24 = 90 × 9/24 × 9 = 810/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
40/54 = 40 × 4/54 × 4 = 160/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/216 - 160/216 = 810 - 160/216 = 650/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/108
- In mixed form: 31/108
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