Answers

Subtract 42/36 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

54/10 - 42/36 is 127/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   54/10 = 54 × 18/10 × 18 = 972/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/180 - 210/180 = 972 - 210/180 = 762/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/30
6. In mixed form: 47/30

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