Subtract 10/54 from 6/10, Solve 6/10

Subtract 10/54 from 6/10

6/10 - 10/54 is 56/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
162/270 - 50/270 = 162 - 50/270 = 112/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/135

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