Subtract 36/60 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 36/60
54/10 - 36/60 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
54/10 = 54 × 6/10 × 6 = 324/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/60 - 36/60 = 324 - 36/60 = 288/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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