Subtract 7/45 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 7/45
54/10 - 7/45 is 236/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
54/10 = 54 × 9/10 × 9 = 486/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/90 - 14/90 = 486 - 14/90 = 472/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 236/45
- In mixed form: 511/45
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