Subtract 15/8 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 1 7/8
54/10 - 15/8 is 141/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
54/10 = 54 × 4/10 × 4 = 216/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/40 - 75/40 = 216 - 75/40 = 141/40 - In mixed form: 321/40
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