Subtract 9/36 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 9/36
54/5 - 9/36 is 211/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
54/5 = 54 × 36/5 × 36 = 1944/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/180 - 45/180 = 1944 - 45/180 = 1899/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/20
- In mixed form: 1011/20
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