Subtract 50/54 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 50/54
72/10 - 50/54 is 847/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72/10 = 72 × 27/10 × 27 = 1944/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/270 - 250/270 = 1944 - 250/270 = 1694/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 847/135
- In mixed form: 637/135
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