Subtract 7/54 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 7/54
12/10 - 7/54 is 289/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
12/10 = 12 × 27/10 × 27 = 324/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/270 - 35/270 = 324 - 35/270 = 289/270 - In mixed form: 119/270
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