Subtract 10/49 from 54/36
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 10/49
54/36 - 10/49 is 127/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
54/36 = 54 × 49/36 × 49 = 2646/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
10/49 = 10 × 36/49 × 36 = 360/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/1764 - 360/1764 = 2646 - 360/1764 = 2286/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/98
- In mixed form: 129/98
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