Subtract 10/54 from 3/5
3/5 - 10/54 is 56/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
3/5 = 3 × 54/5 × 54 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/270 - 50/270 = 162 - 50/270 = 112/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/135
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