Subtract 1/9 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1/9
102 - 19 is 449.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
102 = 10 × 92 × 9 = 9018 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
19 = 1 × 29 × 2 = 218 - Subtract the two fractions:
9018 - 218 = 90 - 218 = 8818 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 449
- In mixed form: 489
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