Answers

Subtract 63/72 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 63/72

54/10 - 63/72 is 181/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   54/10 = 54 × 36/10 × 36 = 1944/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/360 - 315/360 = 1944 - 315/360 = 1629/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/40
6. In mixed form: 421/40

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