Subtract 30/36 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 30/36
54/10 - 30/36 is 137/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
54/10 = 54 × 18/10 × 18 = 972/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/180 - 150/180 = 972 - 150/180 = 822/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/30
- In mixed form: 417/30
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