Subtract 4/10 from 90/54
1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 4/10
90/54 - 4/10 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
90/54 = 90 × 5/54 × 5 = 450/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/270 - 108/270 = 450 - 108/270 = 342/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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