Subtract 30/54 from 96/10
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 30/54
96/10 - 30/54 is 407/45.
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,
96/10 = 96 × 27/10 × 27 = 2592/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/270 - 150/270 = 2592 - 150/270 = 2442/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 407/45
- In mixed form: 92/45
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