Subtract 1/10 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 1/10
36/9 - 1/10 is 39/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
36/9 = 36 × 10/9 × 10 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 9/90 = 360 - 9/90 = 351/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/10
- In mixed form: 39/10
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