Subtract 36/49 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 36/49
54/5 - 36/49 is 2466/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
54/5 = 54 × 49/5 × 49 = 2646/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
36/49 = 36 × 5/49 × 5 = 180/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/245 - 180/245 = 2646 - 180/245 = 2466/245 - In mixed form: 1016/245
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