Subtract 56/54 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 1 2/54
5/10 - 56/54 is -29/54.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/270 - 280/270 = 135 - 280/270 = -145/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/54
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