Subtract 10/80 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 10/80
54/10 - 10/80 is 211/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
54/10 = 54 × 8/10 × 8 = 432/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/80 - 10/80 = 432 - 10/80 = 422/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/40
- In mixed form: 511/40
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