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Subtract 3/54 from 98/4

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 3/54

98/4 - 3/54 is 220/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    98/4 = 98 × 27/4 × 27 = 2646/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2646/108 - 6/108 = 2646 - 6/108 = 2640/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 220/9
  6. In mixed form: 244/9

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