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Subtract 10/54 from 90/36

1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 10/54

90/36 - 10/54 is 125/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    90/36 = 90 × 3/36 × 3 = 270/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/108 - 20/108 = 270 - 20/108 = 250/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/54
  6. In mixed form: 217/54

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