Subtract 1/10 from 5/54
5/54 - 1/10 is -1/135.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/270 - 27/270 = 25 - 27/270 = -2/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/135
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