Subtract 5/36 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 5/36
54/5 - 5/36 is 1919/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
54/5 = 54 × 36/5 × 36 = 1944/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/180 - 25/180 = 1944 - 25/180 = 1919/180 - In mixed form: 10119/180
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