Subtract 40/9 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 4 4/9
15/10 - 40/9 is -53/18.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 400/90 = 135 - 400/90 = -265/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/18
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