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Subtract 21/54 from 49/10

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 21/54

49/10 - 21/54 is 203/45.

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,
    49/10 = 49 × 27/10 × 27 = 1323/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/270 - 105/270 = 1323 - 105/270 = 1218/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/45
  6. In mixed form: 423/45

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