Subtract 36/54 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 36/54
14/10 - 36/54 is 11/15.
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,
14/10 = 14 × 27/10 × 27 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/270 - 180/270 = 378 - 180/270 = 198/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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