Subtract 54/10 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 5 4/10
63/6 - 54/10 is 51/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
63/6 = 63 × 5/6 × 5 = 315/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
54/10 = 54 × 3/10 × 3 = 162/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/30 - 162/30 = 315 - 162/30 = 153/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/10
- In mixed form: 51/10
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