Subtract 45/54 from 36/10, Solve 3 6/10

Subtract 45/54 from 36/10

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 45/54

36/10 - 45/54 is 83/30.

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,
36/10 = 36 × 27/10 × 27 = 972/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
972/270 - 225/270 = 972 - 225/270 = 747/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30

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