Subtract 9/10 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 9/10
18/8 - 9/10 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
18/8 = 18 × 5/8 × 5 = 90/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
9/10 = 9 × 4/10 × 4 = 36/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/40 - 36/40 = 90 - 36/40 = 54/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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