Subtract 50/54 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 50/54
36/10 - 50/54 is 361/135.
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,
36/10 = 36 × 27/10 × 27 = 972/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/270 - 250/270 = 972 - 250/270 = 722/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/135
- In mixed form: 291/135
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