Subtract 54/10 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 5 4/10
6/3 - 54/10 is -17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
6/3 = 6 × 10/3 × 10 = 60/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
54/10 = 54 × 3/10 × 3 = 162/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/30 - 162/30 = 60 - 162/30 = -102/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/5
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