Subtract 1/18 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 1/18
54/10 - 1/18 is 481/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
54/10 = 54 × 9/10 × 9 = 486/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/90 - 5/90 = 486 - 5/90 = 481/90 - In mixed form: 531/90
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