Subtract 18/30 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 18/30
54/10 - 18/30 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
54/10 = 54 × 3/10 × 3 = 162/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/30 - 18/30 = 162 - 18/30 = 144/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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