Subtract 1/10 from 6/9
6/9 - 1/10 is 17/30.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 9/90 = 60 - 9/90 = 51/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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