Subtract 16/9 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1 7/9
15/10 - 16/9 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 160/90 = 135 - 160/90 = -25/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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