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Subtract 56/54 from 27/10

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 1 2/54

27/10 - 56/54 is 449/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    27/10 = 27 × 27/10 × 27 = 729/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    729/270 - 280/270 = 729 - 280/270 = 449/270
  5. In mixed form: 1179/270

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