Subtract 9/10 from 1/6
16 - 910 is -1115.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16 = 1 × 56 × 5 = 530 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
910 = 9 × 310 × 3 = 2730 - Subtract the two fractions:
530 - 2730 = 5 - 2730 = -2230 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1115
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