Subtract 10/54 from 48/10, Solve 4 8/10

Subtract 10/54 from 48/10

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 10/54

48/10 - 10/54 is 623/135.

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,
48/10 = 48 × 27/10 × 27 = 1296/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/270 - 50/270 = 1296 - 50/270 = 1246/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 623/135
In mixed form: 483/135

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