Answers

Subtract 54/28 from 36/10

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

36/10 - 54/28 is 117/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
   36/10 = 36 × 14/10 × 14 = 504/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/140 - 270/140 = 504 - 270/140 = 234/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/70
6. In mixed form: 147/70

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