Subtract 42/54 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 42/54
18/10 - 42/54 is 46/45.
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,
18/10 = 18 × 27/10 × 27 = 486/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/270 - 210/270 = 486 - 210/270 = 276/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/45
- In mixed form: 11/45
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