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Subtract 56/54 from 45/10

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 1 2/54

45/10 - 56/54 is 187/54.

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,
    45/10 = 45 × 27/10 × 27 = 1215/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1215/270 - 280/270 = 1215 - 280/270 = 935/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/54
  6. In mixed form: 325/54

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