Subtract 54/6 from 1/10
1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 9 0/6
1/10 - 54/6 is -89/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
54/6 = 54 × 5/6 × 5 = 270/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/30 - 270/30 = 3 - 270/30 = -267/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/10
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