Answers

Subtract 36/80 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 36/80

54/10 - 36/80 is 99/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   54/10 = 54 × 8/10 × 8 = 432/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   36/80 = 36 × 1/80 × 1 = 36/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/80 - 36/80 = 432 - 36/80 = 396/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/20
6. In mixed form: 419/20

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