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Subtract 50/54 from 90/24

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 50/54

90/24 - 50/54 is 305/108.

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,
    90/24 = 90 × 9/24 × 9 = 810/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/216 - 200/216 = 810 - 200/216 = 610/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 305/108
  6. In mixed form: 289/108

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