Answers

Subtract 48/24 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

54/10 - 48/24 is 17/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   54/10 = 54 × 12/10 × 12 = 648/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/120 - 240/120 = 648 - 240/120 = 408/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
6. In mixed form: 32/5

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