Subtract 36/28 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 1 8/28
54/10 - 36/28 is 144/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
54/10 = 54 × 14/10 × 14 = 756/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/140 - 180/140 = 756 - 180/140 = 576/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/35
- In mixed form: 44/35
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