Subtract 54/72 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 54/72
18/10 - 54/72 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
18/10 = 18 × 36/10 × 36 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/360 - 270/360 = 648 - 270/360 = 378/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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