Subtract 18/27 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 18/27
54/10 - 18/27 is 71/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
54/10 = 54 × 27/10 × 27 = 1458/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/270 - 180/270 = 1458 - 180/270 = 1278/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/15
- In mixed form: 411/15
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