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Subtract 6/36 from 54/5

1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 6/36

54/5 - 6/36 is 319/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    54/5 = 54 × 36/5 × 36 = 1944/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1944/180 - 30/180 = 1944 - 30/180 = 1914/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/30
  6. In mixed form: 1019/30

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