Subtract 6/27 from 54/10, Solve 5 4/10

Subtract 6/27 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 6/27

54/10 - 6/27 is 233/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
54/10 = 54 × 27/10 × 27 = 1458/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/270 - 60/270 = 1458 - 60/270 = 1398/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/45
In mixed form: 58/45

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