Answers

Subtract 10/54 from 80/45

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 10/54

80/45 - 10/54 is 43/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   80/45 = 80 × 6/45 × 6 = 480/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/270 - 50/270 = 480 - 50/270 = 430/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/27
6. In mixed form: 116/27

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